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Soft Focus II

With an aperture range from f/2.5 to f/22, the Soft Focus II optic from Lensbaby is a new-and-improved version of one of the earliest and, recently, most sought-after optics in Lensbaby’s Optic Swap System, the original Soft Focus optic. Compatible with all of Lensbaby’s current and legacy Optic Swap lens bodies, the Soft Focus II improves on its predecessor by adding a 12-blade manually adjustable internal aperture to its unique and versatile drop-in magnetic aperture system.

When shot at its brightest aperture settings, the SoftFocus II creates an impressionistic image with subtlesharp detail beneath. Rendering a color palette tendingtoward soft pastels at brighter apertures and producinga remarkably flat field of focus, this optic makes possible images that are impossible to achieve with any otherlens. Stopped down to f/8 or darker, the Soft Focus IIproduces beautifully detailed, traditionally sharp imageswith a large central area of focus and out-of-focus edgeson full-frame sensors and 35mm film. Quick variability ofthe optical effect from impressionistic and full of glowto contrasty and sharp is made possible by the internal12-blade aperture that is adjusted by turning the front of the optic.

Please note: You can purchase the optic only. The optic will fit in any of the Lensbaby Optic Swap Compatible Lens Bodies including Composer Pro II. 

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SPECS AND DETAILS

With an aperture range from f/2.5 to f/22, the Soft Focus II optic from Lensbaby is a new-and-improved version of one of the earliest and, recently, most sought-after optics in Lensbaby’s Optic Swap System, the original Soft Focus optic. Compatible with all of Lensbaby’s current and legacy Optic Swap lens bodies, the Soft Focus II improves on its predecessor by adding a 12-blade manually adjustable internal aperture to its unique and versatile drop-in magnetic aperture system, making it one of the top lenses for a canon camera.

When shot at its brightest aperture settings, the Soft Focus II creates an impressionistic image with subtle sharp detail beneath. Rendering a color palette tending toward soft pastels at brighter apertures and producing a remarkably flat field of focus, this optic makes possible images that are impossible to achieve with any other lens. Stopped down to f/8 or darker, the Soft Focus II produces beautifully detailed, traditionally sharp images with a large central area of focus and out-of-focus edges on full-frame sensors and 35mm film. Quick variability of the optical effect from impressionistic and full of glow to contrasty and sharp is made possible by the internal 12-blade aperture that is adjusted by turning the front of the optic.


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SPECS AND DETAILS:

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 

46mm filter threads 

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 

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SPECS AND DETAILS

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 

46mm filter threads 

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 

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With an aperture range from f/2.5 to f/22, the Soft Focus II optic from Lensbaby is a new-and-improved version of one of the earliest and, recently, most sought-after optics in Lensbaby’s Optic Swap System, the original Soft Focus optic. Compatible with all of Lensbaby’s current and legacy Optic Swap lens bodies, the Soft Focus II improves on its predecessor by adding a 12-blade manually adjustable internal aperture to it’s unique and versatile drop-in magnetic aperture system. 

When shot at its brightest aperture settings, the Soft Focus II creates an impressionistic image with subtle sharp detail beneath.

Rendering a color palette tending toward soft pastels at brighter apertures and producing a remarkably flat field of focus, this optic makes possible images that are impossible to achieve with any other lens. Stopped down to f/8 or darker, the Soft Focus II produces beautifully detailed, traditionally sharp images with a large central area of focus and out of focus edges on full frame sensors and 35mm film. Quick variability of the optical effect from impressionistic and full of glow to contrasty and sharp is made possible by the internal 12-blade aperture that is adjusted by turning the front of the optic. 


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Soft Focus II

With an aperture range from f/2.5 to f/22, the Soft Focus II optic from Lensbaby is a new-and-improved version of one of the earliest and, recently, most sought-after optics in Lensbaby’s Optic Swap System, the original Soft Focus optic. Compatible with all of Lensbaby’s current and legacy Optic Swap lens bodies, the Soft Focus II improves on its predecessor by adding a 12-blade manually adjustable internal aperture to its unique and versatile drop-in magnetic aperture system.

When shot at its brightest aperture settings, the SoftFocus II creates an impressionistic image with subtlesharp detail beneath. Rendering a color palette tendingtoward soft pastels at brighter apertures and producinga remarkably flat field of focus, this optic makes possible images that are impossible to achieve with any otherlens. Stopped down to f/8 or darker, the Soft Focus IIproduces beautifully detailed, traditionally sharp imageswith a large central area of focus and out-of-focus edgeson full-frame sensors and 35mm film. Quick variability ofthe optical effect from impressionistic and full of glowto contrasty and sharp is made possible by the internal12-blade aperture that is adjusted by turning the front of the optic.

Please note: You can purchase the optic only. The optic will fit in any of the Lensbaby Optic Swap Compatible Lens Bodies including Composer Pro II. 

 *Discount codes are not applicable for this product.

 

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