Offering more than just the selective focus effects Lensbaby is known for, the Creative Bokeh Optic also allows you to generate creatively shaped bokeh in your selective focus imagery. Designed for use with a tilting Lens Body, this 50mm f/2.5 optic has a distinct curved field of focus that allows you to place the area of sharp focus anywhere within the image frame and have the rest of the image shrouded in a smooth, ethereal blur. The aperture range helps to control the size of the sweet spot of focus and 12 diaphragm blades contribute to a smooth bokeh quality to suit the selective focus look. In addition to the traditional diaphragm, eleven drop-in aperture disks are also included for producing unique shapes in the out-of-focus highlights in a scene, such as a sunburst, heart, star, or whirlpool effects.
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Key Features
- 50mm Selective Focus Optic
- Aperture Range: f/2.5 to f/22
- Lensbaby Optic Swap System
- For Use with Additional Lens Body
Offering more than just the selective focus effects Lensbaby is known for, the Creative Bokeh Optic also allows you to generate creatively shaped bokeh in your selective focus imagery. Designed for use with a tilting Lens Body, this 50mm f/2.5 optic has a distinct curved field of focus that allows you to place the area of sharp focus anywhere within the image frame and have the rest of the image shrouded in a smooth, ethereal blur. The aperture range helps to control the size of the sweet spot of focus and 12 diaphragm blades contribute to a smooth bokeh quality to suit the selective focus look. In addition to the traditional diaphragm, eleven drop-in aperture disks are also included for producing unique shapes in the out-of-focus highlights in a scene, such as a sunburst, heart, star, or whirlpool effects.
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Lensbaby Creative Bokeh Optic Overview
Part of the Lensbaby Optic Swap System, this optic requires an additional Lensbaby Lens Body for use, such as one from the Composer-series or a Muse, Control Freak, or Scout lens body.
Normal-length 50mm f/2.5 lens provides a comfortable, standard field of view that is well-suited to isolating subjects.
Distinct curvature of field produces a sweet spot of focus to suit making selective focus imagery.
Besides adjusting exposure, the f/2.5 to f/22 aperture range allows you to control the size of the sweet spot of focus.
A 12-blade diaphragm, which is controlled by a front ring on the optic, contributes to a smooth, pleasing bokeh quality.
In addition to the 12-blade diaphragm, 11 drop-in magnetic aperture disks are also included to produce recognizable and creatively shaped bokeh. These disks include diamonds, drip-splat, slots, swirly, whirlpool, birds, sunburst, heart, and star, as well as two blank aperture disks for making your own patterns.
Lens construction uses a single uncoated glass element to deliver a distinct soft, ethereal, and dreamy image quality.
Lensbaby Creative Bokeh Optic Specs
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Lensbaby Creative Bokeh Optic Reviews
Better than original
By Helene
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-14
I had a set of custom bokeh discs but lost them. I was unable to replace them without purchasing the Creative Bokeh Optic. I am glad that I have the optic because it is actually a 50mm lens itself. I can still use the bokeh discs on any of the other optics as well, for example the single glass or plastic optic.
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Will this work with the Straight Body that comes ...
Will this work with the Straight Body that comes with the Twist 60 lens?
Yes this will work with the Twist 60 lens.
Date published: 2021-03-04
Will this work with the Burnside 35?
Will this work with the Burnside 35?
The Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 Lens would not accept the Lensbaby Creative Bokeh Optic.
Date published: 2022-12-06
Will this lens work on a Sony A7III?
Will this lens work on a Sony A7III?
Hi Sayyid, It will work with the Sony A7III as long as you have a Composer series lens to put it in!
Date published: 2020-01-07
Is this compatible with the original Composer ...
Is this compatible with the original Composer (not the Pro)?
The Lensbaby Creative Bokeh Optic is compatible with the original Composer. The locking mechanism remains the same throughout all the different composers.
Date published: 2024-07-02
Will it work with sony a6000 ?
Will it work with sony a6000 ?
It works with all of my Sony E-mount cameras, though requires a Lensbaby Optic Swap base to mount to the camera's E-mount - such as the Composer Pro II. The Composer Pro II does not include contacts to pass EXIF data to the camera, so you need to ensure that the setting 'Release w/o Lens' is set to On in the camera's menu in order to release the shutter and take a picture - which is standard practice with a lot of MF lenses. Other than those caveats, it works great.
Date published: 2023-02-22