Soft Focus II
The Soft Focus II optic from Lensbaby, compatible with all of Lensbaby’s Optic Swap lens bodies, features an aperture range from f/2.5 to f/22. This updated version of the original Soft Focus optic includes a 12-blade manually adjustable internal aperture, enhancing its unique drop-in magnetic aperture system. At its brightest settings, the Soft Focus II creates impressionistic images with subtle sharp details and a soft pastel color palette. When stopped down to f/8 or darker, it produces traditionally sharp images with a large central focus and out-of-focus edges. The 12-blade aperture allows quick transitions from glowing to sharp effects by simply turning the front of the optic.
Valid in Continental United States Only
Versatile Aperture Control:
The Soft Focus II optic features a 12-blade manually adjustable internal aperture, allowing precise control over the optical effect from dreamy and impressionistic to traditionally sharp.
Compatibility and Innovation:
Compatible with all of Lensbaby’s current and legacy Optic Swap lens bodies, the Soft Focus II offers an improved version of the original Soft Focus optic, featuring a unique drop-in magnetic aperture system for creative versatility.
Enhanced Image Quality:
This optic provides a unique combination of subtle sharp detail and soft pastel colors at wide apertures, while delivering beautifully detailed images with a large central focus area when stopped down.
Specs and Details
Learn about all the specs and details for the Soft Focus II and explore its compatibility with today's cameras.
Specs
Focal Length: 50mm
Primary Effect: Soft Focus
Optic Swap Compatible: Yes
Aperture Range: f/2.5 - 22 internal aperture + drop-in magnetic aperture disk compatible
Minimum Focus Distance: 380mm (15.0in) In Composer lens bodies
Maximum Focus Distance: Infinity
Filter Threads: 46mm
Format Compatibility: 35mm Full Frame; APS-C; and 4/3rds Sensors
Camera Compatibility: SLR and MIL cameras
Focus Type: Manual
Diagonal Angle of View: Full Frame: 45; APS-C (1.5x): 31°; 4/3rds: 23.5°
Angle of Tilt: Tilt is not recommended for the Soft Focus II optic
Diaphragm Blades: 12
Elements/Groups: 2 elements / 1 group
Coating: Broadband multi coated anti-reflective
Compatibility
Lensbaby products are compatible with most major camera manufacturers. Please be sure to verify the what camera mount you have and order accordingly
Reviews from Media
Pat J.
Wonderful!
"Wonderful!!! The soft focus glow gave the ethereal look to my photos that I was hoping for. Excellent lens!!!"
Laura P.
Unique Softness
"The SoftFocus II is my new favorite Lensbaby! Creating a unique softness nothing like any other lens but allows for you to still capture the details and a great macro with a few filters!!! Way to go with another winner!"
Dave Crewe for PetaPixel
Creative Precision
"The new version improves upon its predecessor by adding a 12-blade manually adjustable internal aperture to the drop-in magnetic aperture system that allows photographers to fine-tune the effect. With the original version you had to commit to the look you were going after before you started to focus, so this improvement should add for some increased flexibility and creative precision."