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Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50mm f/2.5 Fixed Body Lens for Sony E

SKU: LBSFIIXMFR: LBSFIIX

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.

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Lensbaby Velvet 28 28mm f/2.5 Macro Lens

SKU: LBV28MFR: LBV28SEM

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.

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Lensbaby Optic Swap Intro Collection for Nikon Z

SKU: LBOSIKNZMFR: LBOSIKNZ

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.

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Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Edge 80 Optic

SKU: LBCP28MFR: LBCP280SE

80mm Focal Length: Isolate subjects beautifully.
Manual Focus Lens: Achieve creative, sharp focus.
f/2.8 Aperture: Excellent depth of field control.
Edge Effect: Unique creative photography lens.
Multi-Coated: Superior image quality, less flare.

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Lensbaby Optic Swap Macro Collection for Micro Four Thirds

SKU: LBOSMKM43MFR: LBOSMKM

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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.

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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.

Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50mm f/2.5 Fixed Body Lens for Sony E

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Lensbaby Velvet 28 28mm f/2.5 Macro Lens

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Lensbaby Optic Swap Intro Collection for Nikon Z

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Lensbaby Composer Pro II with Edge 80 Optic

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Lensbaby Optic Swap Macro Collection for Micro Four Thirds

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Explore Unique Special Effect Lenses for Creative Photography

Types of special-effect lenses

Macro lenses

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