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2022-01-17T08:27:01
MY favorite lensbaby lens. It?s light and very easy to use. I have a lot of fun using this lens. Highly recommend.
Laura R.
2021-04-25T09:52:26
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MANFRED H.
2021-03-21T11:49:14
innovative little lens for super creative and interesting imagery. I liked it because I can now add another element of photos to a storyline. My clients get excited to see the magic in their images.
ELLIE B.
2019-03-14T11:57:14
I purchased this lens for my son as the examples photos looked very much like his style or portraiture. Of course I had to try it out on my D300. The SOL 45 is a very simple lens in construction, though the build quality is very good, and a lot of fun to use. After playing around with it a few minutes, I found it is easy to create off axis, selective focus images. This lens is not intended to be a tack-sharp lens and the distortions add interest and character without distracting from the subject. In fact, they enhance the subject (which is the point). I'm going to have to buy one of these for myself.
Stanley K.
2019-03-13T06:40:10
“If you change the way you look at things. The things you look at change.” Albert Einstein That’s what happens when you look at things with a Lensbaby lens. The Lensbaby Sol 45 is a 45mm lens with a fixed f/3.5 aperture. However this lens has two movable “aperture blades” in front of the lens which when used can provide an aperture of f/5.0. The blades produce some really rich and beautiful bokeh and adds to that dramatic look you expect from a Lensbaby. Lensbaby’s Sol 45 is lightweight (it weighs about 5 ounces) and very affordable making it a great option for tossing in your bag while traveling. Like all the other lenses in the Lensbaby line the Lensbaby Sol 45 is a manual focus lens. It is also a tilt shift type lens in that the front of the lens has a tilt ring that allows you to change the perspective and gives you more control over your depth of field. I would highly recommend this lens!
DAVID H.
2019-03-03T06:57:19
I couldn't be happier with this lens. I've been ripped out of my normal way of thought. I feel like a kid again: I get to play!
William H.
2019-01-21T16:09:26
This lens is fantastic! It is my 3rd Lensbaby and, by far, my favorite! I love the unique twist it gives to ordinary scenes!
Marisa K.
2018-09-12T05:33:00
Beautiful rendering of in sharp areas. Out of focus areas are not to busy and pleasing to the eye. Works great with focus peaking though it still results in more misses than hits. The process of adjustments takes time but when you nail the focus it's truly magical. I own about a dozen lenses at the moment and this one is my favorite by far at the moment. Sharpness for client work is great but for more atmospheric and just downright fun images this one is a keeper.
Claude H.
2018-09-04T08:51:35
I just purchase the SOl 45. I am really enjoying this lens. It has inspired me to view potential photos with a new perspective. The lens is well built and easy to use. I even use it at night in the city. I would recommend this lens.
STEPHEN J.
2018-08-28T12:23:42
It excels at producing shallow depth of field. That's what it's good for. In every other way , measured against traditional high end lenses, it performs poorly. It is also incredibly difficult to focus perfectly. I get around that by shooting a burst while moving the focus.
sean g.
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45mm
f/3.5
Canon RF
Full-Frame
+/- 8.5 Degree Tilt
1:6
14" (35.6cm)
3 Elements in 2 Groups
2
Manual Focus
46 mm (Front)
2.9 x 1.5" (7.3 x 3.9cm)
9.6 oz (272.2g)
858285007623
Beautiful images And fun to use.
By Laura R.
MY favorite lensbaby lens. It?s light and very easy to use. I have a lot of fun using this lens. Highly recommend.
For my one and only
By MANFRED H.
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Lensbaby's Sol 45 is an all metal bodied 45mm f/3.5 selective focus lens that creates a tack-sharp circular area of focus surrounded by blur and smooth bokeh. By tilting the lens, you are able to isolate your subject within the frame to capture intentional, personal images that unveil your unique take on the world. It's 8.5 Degree of tilt ensures that your area of focus is always within frame, whether you are shooting on full frame or APS-C sensor cameras. Sol 45 also features center-locking ability. Twisting the lens into the lock position lets you know when your spot of focus is in the center of the frame for quick and easy focusing.
For photographers looking to add additional creativity to their images in the moment, Sol 45 has two bokeh blades. Situated on hinged arms that hide at the edges of the lens, these two blades add subtle lines and texture to the bokeh. To use the creative bokeh blades, simply bring the blades into the lens's field of view and then rotate them in any direction - horizontal, vertical or diagonal.
The ease of use and creative effects of Sol 45 make this the perfect lens for photographers that are newer to Lensbaby or looking to experiment with selective focus. With its lightweight and portable design, it will be your go-to travel companion, no matter where your journey takes you.