Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50 Optic

Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50 Optic
(Lensbaby LBSFIIO)

• Compatible with Optic Swap System only
• Full-Frame Format
• Manual Focus and Aperture Control
• Aperture Range: f/2.5 to f/22
• Minimum Focus Distance: 15"
• Internal 12-Blade Diaphragm
• Multicoated Antireflective Coating
• Filter Diameter: 46mm

Overview

The Lensbaby Soft Focus II optic is a versatile addition to the Optic Swap System, offering an improved version of the original Soft Focus optic. It features an aperture range from f/2.5 to f/22 and is compatible with both current and legacy Lensbaby lens bodies. What sets the Soft Focus II apart is its 12-blade manually adjustable internal aperture, enhancing its unique magnetic aperture system.

At its brightest apertures, this optic creates impressionistic images with subtle sharp details and a soft pastel color palette. It delivers a remarkably flat field of focus, enabling images that are distinct from those captured with other lenses. When stopped down to f/8 or smaller, the Soft Focus II produces detailed, traditionally sharp images with a large central area of focus and attractive out-of-focus edges, particularly on full-frame sensors and 35mm film cameras. The optical effect can be easily adjusted from impressionistic and glowy to contrasty and sharp using the internal 12-blade aperture control on the front of the optic.

Focal Length	50mm
Primary Effect	Soft Focus
Optic Swap Compatibility	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
Focus Type	Manual
Diagonal Angle of View	Full Frame: 45o APS-C (1.5x): 31o 4/3rds: 23.5o
Angle of Tilt	Tilt is not recommended for the Soft Focus II optic
Diaphragm Blades	12
Lens Elements	2 elements / 1 group
Coating	Broadband multi coated anti-reflective