Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50 Lens for Sony E

The Lensbaby Soft Focus II improves on its predecessor, the Soft Focus, one of Lensbaby's first and most sought-after lenses. It is able to create 50mm impressionistic images with subtle sharp detail beneath. Its equipped with a versatile 12-blade manually adjustable internal aperture that accompanies the drop-in magnetic aperture system for a wholly creative experience.

Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50 Optic Key Features:

• Expands on Lensbaby’s exciting & creative lens range
• Creates a soft, expressive focus with a 50mm range
• Impressionistic images with subtle sharp detail beneath
• Improves on its predecessor with a 12-blade aperture
• Versatile aperture range from max. f2.5 to min. f22
• Max. f2.5 creatives impressionistic images with subtle detail
• Wider apertures capture still capture traditional sharp images
• The lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 38cm
• Simple but effective lens made up of 2 lenses in 1 group
• Broadband multi-coated anti-reflective element
• Compatible with all of Lensbaby’s Optic Swap lens bodies

Expanded Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50 Optic Key Features:

Improvements

The Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50 Optic improves on what was one of Lensbaby’s first and most sought-after lenses. The optic offers that versatile 50mm focal length with a multi-coated optical glass doublet. It includes 3 special multi-hole soft-focus aperture disks and the degree of softness is controlled by switching out the aperture disks. Furthermore, this iteration adds a 12-blade manually adjustable internal aperture to its unique and versatile drop-in magnetic aperture system which in turn, results in more comprehensive aperture control.

Aperture Control

As mentioned, a huge improvement from the first iteration is the addition of its unique and versatile drop-in magnetic aperture system. This 12-blade aperture system offers a versatile aperture range from its maximum f2.5 to its minimum f22. Using a wide and bright aperture demonstrates the true creative intention of this lens. It produces an impressionistic image with subtle sharp detail beneath. The colours captured are soft and pastel, something that is impossible with standard lenses.

Equally, you can step the lens down to its darker aperture stages and the lens is able to capture impressively detailed and traditionally sharp images with a large central area of focus and out of focus edges. And, it's that aperture control that allows for quick variability of the optical effect - Simply turn the front of the optic and you can switch from the impressionistic glow to sharp and contrasted.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50 Optic
• 1 x Lensbaby Lens Body
• 3 x Special Multi-Hole Soft Focus Aperture Disks
• 1 x Front Lens Cap
• 1 x Rear Lens Cap

FAQs:

Can I use this with other Lensbaby lenses?

The Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50 Optic is compatible with all of Lensbaby’s current and legacy Optic Swap lens bodies.

Can this be used with Lensbaby tilt lens mounts?

The Soft Focus II optic is not recommended for Lensbaby’s tilt mounts.