A unique lens characterized by its swirly bokeh, the Burnside 35 from Lensbaby is a 35mm f/2.8 prime for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. Featuring two separate diaphragms, an extensive amount of control over selective focus and bokeh quality is possible, with the ability to work with large in-focus areas or smaller in-focus areas surrounded by a distinct out-of-focus swirl. The six elements, four groups optical design also contributes to the unique look, and each of the glass elements have been multi-coated to control flare and ghosting in order to realize high contrast and accurate color rendering. In addition to fully manual exposure control, the lens also requires manual focus operation and has a minimum focusing distance of 6" for working with close-up subjects.
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Key Features
- X-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16
- 52.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Dual Diaphragm for Creative Swirly Bokeh
A unique lens characterized by its swirly bokeh, the Burnside 35 from Lensbaby is a 35mm f/2.8 prime for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. Featuring two separate diaphragms, an extensive amount of control over selective focus and bokeh quality is possible, with the ability to work with large in-focus areas or smaller in-focus areas surrounded by a distinct out-of-focus swirl. The six elements, four groups optical design also contributes to the unique look, and each of the glass elements have been multi-coated to control flare and ghosting in order to realize high contrast and accurate color rendering. In addition to fully manual exposure control, the lens also requires manual focus operation and has a minimum focusing distance of 6" for working with close-up subjects.
More DetailsLensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 Overview
Normal-length prime is designed for Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.
Unique optical design features six multi-coated elements in four groups and is designed to produce imagery with a large area of central sharpness surrounded by distinct, swirly bokeh and pronounced vignetting.
Dual diaphragm design incorporates a primary six-blade diaphragm to control exposure and to introduce the desired amount of swirly out of focus in the image, with larger apertures producing the smallest in-focus area and most swirl and smaller apertures producing a larger in-focus area with minimal swirl.
Secondary eight-blade diaphragm can be adjusted using the bronze effect slider on the side of the lens barrel, and is used to control the amount of vignetting as well as the quality of the bokeh in the out-of-focus areas of the image. When wide open, the swirl quality will be softer and when closed down, there will be greater detail in the swirl and more vignetting will be apparent.
Manual focus design with a smooth, dampened focusing movement is complemented by engraved focus distance indicators.
UPC: 858285007197
Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 Specs
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Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 Reviews
Disappointing
By Michel
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-24
I am not a novice with Lensbaby lenses and optics, and I had high hopes for this Burnside 35mm lens. However, even though I am an experienced Lensbaby user, it was difficult to produce the effects described. I'm guess this is why Lensbaby has stopped manufacturing the product.
Very Disappointing
By Baron
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2021-05-01
I've been using this lens for a couple months now and if you're considering buying it, I advise you not to. It's really low quality and the novelty effects are easily obtainable in other ways at far lower cost. When I say it's poor quality, I mean it; it doesn't even mount tightly, and wobbles substantially. I could go on, but hopefully you get the point. If you're interested in swirly bokeh and vintage rendering, I'd advise you instead to get a used Helios 44-2 lens; they were made by the millions and are readily available. The famed "Helios Swirl" is actually the original anyway. An inexpensive M42 adapter for your choice of camera mount, and you have everything this lens offers at a small fraction of the cost and frankly with higher mechanical and optical quality (except arguably for the coatings, but I question the quality of coatings on this lens anyway).
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country of origin?
country of origin?
Country of origin is China.
Date published: 2021-11-24
Does APS-C crop out the effects? I’m seeing ...
Does APS-C crop out the effects? I’m seeing reviews complaining about lack of vignette and I don’t see swirl on APS-C sample images.
You will definitely still see the unique rendering of this lens even if used on an APS-C camera. You may see a bit less of the vignetting, but overall the effect is still there.
Date published: 2021-11-26
question
Does this lens produce quality images on an APS-C body?
Yes, it does. Here is a comparison page that you may find helpful: <a href= https://lensbaby.com/burnside-comparison-images/. target= _blank >https://lensbaby.com/burnside-comparison-images/.</a>
Date published: 2018-08-28
What's the least amount of creative effect that ...
What's the least amount of creative effect that this lens can do? As in if I don't want to see the effect as much sometimes.
To reduce the effect the most in the Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 Lens , use the gold slider to add or subtract vignette and bokeh detail. And use a smaller aperture for less bokeh.
Date published: 2023-02-23
Does this lens have a CPU chip?
Does this lens have a CPU chip?
No.
Date published: 2020-08-12
Would this have a 70mm focal length on BMPCC 4k?
Would this have a 70mm focal length on BMPCC 4k?
Yes, the Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds on the BMPCC 4k or any other micro 4/3rds camera will be like a 70mmk lens.
Date published: 2023-02-21
I know it's a manual focus but will the RF ...
I know it's a manual focus but will the RF version fit on an R5 without an adaptor?
Yes, the Canon EOS R5 can accept the Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 Lens for Canon RF without an adapter.
Date published: 2023-02-22
can you use this lens on a full frame camera?
can you use this lens on a full frame camera?
Yes this is a full frame lens.
Date published: 2021-05-26