Lensbaby Optic Swap System brings back Soft Focus

GaryPageau
Lensbaby Soft Focus II

Lensbaby launched a new and improved Soft Focus II, priced at $179. This long-awaited successor to the sought-after original Soft Focus optic adds a 12-blade manually adjustable internal aperture to its unique and versatile drop-in magnetic aperture system.

The 12-blade internal aperture controls the strength of the soft-focus effect while Imagon-style multi-hole apertures maintain the ability to change the balance between the soft glow and the underlying detail. Three included multi-hole apertures plus a sunburst drop-in aperture open up creative possibilities far beyond lenses with just one aperture system.

“At darker apertures, this magical optic produces images with a vintage-lens feel and just a hint of glow,” says Craig Strong, founder. “Then, with a turn of the aperture dial, a subtle creative effect grows into an explosion of dreamy glow around the highlights and shadows of my images. I love having the ability to quickly shift the look of my images to match my subject matter.”

Product Specifications

Soft Focus II Product Specifications

  • 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