Last weekend I took my new Lensbaby out for a test drive. I left all my other lenses at home, and headed to a nearby AKC dog show. I was using the standard “Double Glass” optic, which when focused correctly provides prime lens sharpness in the sweet spot. However, getting that focus proved to be quite a challenge, as my 51 year old eyes do not see as well as they used to. The Lensbaby is a manual focus system, and if the diopter on your camera’s viewfinder is not dialed in perfectly, the images end up looking like the sweet spot is a myth. I was lucky and got a few keepers. Just don’t look too closely.

This was an adorable Westie puppy.

He looks bored.

This girl was just here to watch the show dogs.

Another Westie getting primped for the ring.