Lensbaby Sol 45
This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF and Nikon F, covering 45 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5. Released in 2018, it weighs 150 g. That combination suits creative and portrait photography.
It is a manual focus selective focus lens designed for full-frame and APS-C DSLR and mirrorless cameras. It features a fixed f/3.5 aperture and an 8.5° tilt mechanism, allowing photographers to create a sharp central area of focus surrounded by smooth, artistic blur. The lens includes two hinged bokeh blades that can be positioned to add subtle lines and textures to out-of-focus areas, enhancing creative possibilities. Its compact and lightweight design makes it a convenient addition to any photographer's kit. Note that the lens lacks weather sealing and relies entirely on manual focus, which may require practice for precise control.
- f/3.5
- Aperture
- 45mm
- Focal
- 150 g
- Weight
- Aug 2018
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Selective focus prime lens
- Max Format size
- Full Frame
- Focal length
- 45 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sony E, Pentax K, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Nikon Z
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Minimum aperture
- Fixed at f/3.5 (f/5 with bokeh blades)
- Aperture ring
- No
- Optical construction
- 3 elements in 2 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.35 m (14 in)
- Maximum magnification
- Not specified
- Filter size
- 46 mm
- Dimensions
- 38.1 mm (length) x 73.66 mm (diameter)
- Weight
- 150 g (5.3 oz)
- Weather sealing
- No
- Usage
- creative, portrait
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.8% of the frame width
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