Special Effects Camera Lenses
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Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50mm f/2.5 Fixed Body Lens for Sony E
- Achieve dreamy effects with Soft Focus lens.
- 50mm focal length ideal for portraits & more.
- Manual focus lens ensures creative control.
- Sony E mount lens enhances image quality.
- Experiment with f/2.5 aperture for soft focus.
Lensbaby Composer Pro II Lens with Sweet 80 Optic
- Sweet 80 Optic: Isolate subjects with selective focus.
- 80mm Focal Length: Capture portraits with smooth bokeh.
- Manual Focus Lens: Achieve precise, creative control.
- f/2.8 Aperture: Create dreamy, soft images easily.
- Composer Pro II: Smooth tilt for unique perspectives.
Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Edge 50 Optic for Nikon F Mount
- 50mm focal length Lensbaby for Nikon F mount.
- Achieve selective focus with this special effect lens.
- Manual focus lens with a bright f/3.2 aperture.
- Create unique images with tilt/shift capabilities.
- Premium build quality ensures lasting performance.
Lensbaby Optic Swap Intro Collection for Nikon Z
- Explore creative photography with Nikon Z lenses.
- 50mm focal length lenses for versatile shooting.
- Achieve unique effects with selective focus lenses.
- Manual focus lenses enhance artistic control.
- Premium build quality ensures lasting performance.
Lensbaby Velvet 56 56mm f/1.6 Macro Lens for Leica L, Black
- Capture dreamy images with Velvet 56mm f/1.6 lens.
- Achieve unique, soft focus photography effects easily.
- Manual focus lens offers creative control, 5" macro.
- Leica L mount lens: superb build quality, metal hood.
- Ideal aperture for portraits & ethereal landscapes.
Lensbaby Optic Swap Macro Collection for Nikon F
- Nikon F mount: Capture unique photography effects.
- Sweet & Edge 80 Optic: Achieve selective focus images.
- Composer Pro II: Precise focus & tilt control lens.
- Macro Filters included: Explore detailed close-up shots.
- Optic Swap System: Easily change special-effect lenses.
Lensbaby Optic Swap Macro Collection for Micro Four Thirds
- Capture stunning macro photography with Lensbaby.
- Micro Four Thirds: Achieve unique special effects.
- Swap optics easily for creative lens versatility.
- Composer Pro II: Precise focus and smooth tilt control.
- Enhance image quality with included macro filters.
Lensbaby Velvet 28 28mm f/2.5 Macro Lens
- Capture dreamy images with Velvet 28's soft focus.
- 28mm macro lens excels in detailed close-up shots.
- Achieve stunning bokeh with the f/2.5 aperture range.
- Manual focus lens offers precise creative control.
- Compatible with Sony E mount mirrorless cameras.
Explore Unique Special Effect Lenses for Creative Photography
For photographers looking to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, special effect lenses offer a unique way to add artistic flair to every shot. Unlike traditional lenses that prioritize accuracy and sharpness, special effect lenses for cameras are designed to create distinctive optical effects that enhance mood, texture, and perspective. Whether you're experimenting with dreamy bokeh, extreme close-ups, tilt-shift perspectives, or pinhole photography, these lenses open up a world of creative possibilities. Adorama carries a wide range of special effects camera lenses from top brands like Lensbaby, SLR Magic, and Yasuhara, allowing you to explore different styles and techniques. Whether you're a professional photographer looking to add artistic elements to your portfolio or an enthusiast eager to experiment with new visuals, our collection of special effect lenses has something for every creative vision. Browse our selection today and find the perfect lens to bring your imaginative ideas to life.
Types of special-effect lenses
There are many different types of special-effect lenses, from straightforward varieties like wide angle lenses or telephoto lenses, to more specialized lenses like macro lenses, bokeh lenses, soft focus lenses, and pinhole lenses.
Each type of special-effect lense has its own unique uses and characteristics.
Macro lenses
Macro lenses are used for photographing very small subjects like insects, flowers, jewelry, and seashells. Macro lenses are designed to photograph subjects that are very close to the front element of the lens. This lets you fill the frame with your subject.
If you’re looking for a way to photograph small subjects and depict them as larger than life, a macro lens is the right lens for you.
Selective focus lenses
Selective-focus lenses by Lensbaby are a great way to create unique and dreamy-looking images. The selective focus capability means you can keep your subject in focus while their surroundings are filled with blur, bokeh, and sometimes a sense of swirling motion.
Tilt shift lenses
Tilt-shift lenses are ideal for architecture photography. They’re designed to help you capture tall structures without perspective distortion or the appearance of converging lines. You can also use these special-effect lenses to create a miniature effect that plays with the concept of scale in landscapes and city scenes.
Pinhole lenses
Pinhole lenses are among the oldest styles of photographic lenses. The aperture of a pinhole lens is tiny and fixed. Because the aperture is so small, almost everything in your resulting photographs will be in focus.
A pinhole lens requires very bright scenes and comes with a bit of a learning curve. But once you master using yours, you’ll grow to love it.
Top brands for special-effect lenses
Whatever type of special-effect lenses you’re looking for, Adorama offers a wide selection of choices from fantastic and reliable brands. Lensbaby, SLR Magic, and Yasuhara are some of the great lens manufacturers we’re proud to carry.