Soft Focus II Optic Only
Introducing the Lensbaby Soft Focus Optic II: a versatile addition to your photography arsenal. With an aperture range from f/2.5 to f/22, this optic is a modern upgrade of one of Lensbaby's most sought-after lenses. Compatible with all Lensbaby Optic Swap bodies, it boasts a 12-blade adjustable aperture alongside its magnetic system, allowing you to fine-tune your shots with ease. At its widest apertures, the Soft Focus Optic II delivers dreamy, impressionistic images, capturing subtle sharp details beneath soft pastel hues. As you stop down to f/8 or narrower, it transforms, producing beautifully detailed, traditionally sharp images with a large central area of focus and soft, out-of-focus edges. Experience quick variability of optical effects, from glowing and ethereal to contrasty and sharp, thanks to the intuitive front-adjustable aperture control.
Valid in Continental United States Only
Versatile Creative Control:
Explore a range of artistic possibilities with the Lensbaby Soft Focus Optic II's aperture range from f/2.5 to f/22. Whether you're aiming for dreamy, impressionistic shots or crisp, detailed images, this optic delivers stunning results with ease.
Unlimited Creativity:
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.
Utilizes Composer Pro II:
Please note. In order to use this optic you will need a Composer Pro II. Choose versatility with Lensbaby and our best lens body yet.
Specs and Details
Learn about all the specs and details for the Soft Focus II Optic Only 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
Reivews from Media
Pat J.
Ethereal Look
"Wonderful!!! The soft focus glow gave the ethereal look to my photos that I was hoping for. Excellent lens!!!"
Laura P.
Unique Softness
"The Soft Focus 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."