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Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 Lens for Canon EF Cameras

Name: Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 Lens for Canon EF Cameras
Brand: Lensbaby
SKU: LELBS45C
Price: 149.96 USD
Rating: 4.6 (42 reviews)

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Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 Lens for Canon EF Cameras

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Key Features

Canon EF-Mount Lens
Metal Body with Tilt from 0-8.5°
Fixed f/3.5 Aperture
Manual Focus

Create unique-looking photos with the selective-focus SOL 45mm f/3.5 Lens from Lensbaby for Canon EF-mount cameras. With 8.5° of tilt, this lens lets you easily isolate a subject within the frame and surround it in blur and smooth bokeh. The lens also features a center-locking feature that will lock the lens into place for dead-center focus. Furthering its creative potential are two adjustable bokeh blades that can add slight lines or textures to bokeh. This manual-focus lens also has an all-metal construction and accepts 46mm filters.

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UPC: 858285007210

Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 Specs

Focal Length	45mm
Aperture	Fixed: f/3.5
Lens Mount	Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage	Full-Frame
Tilt-Shift	+/- 8.5° Tilt
Minimum Focus Distance	14" / 35.6 cm
Magnification	1:6 Macro Reproduction Ratio 0.17x Magnification
Optical Design	3 Elements in 2 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades	2
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Filter Size	46 mm (Front)
Dimensions	ø: 2.9 x L: 1.5" / ø: 7.3 x L: 3.9 cm
Weight	9.6 oz / 272.2 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight	0.49 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	4.1 x 3.4 x 3.4"

Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 Reviews

The Lensbaby Sol 45 photo for Sony cameras is not correct. The actual lens is much larger.

By Mike

Rated 3 out of 5

Date: 2025-12-16

The image of the Lensbaby Sol 45mm for Sony cameras that appears on the Lensbaby and B&H websites do not match the size of what I received. The image on both websites appears to be a small pancake-sized lens. What I received was a much larger lens about 2.5 inches long. With the ocus-tube extended, the length is about 3.0 inches. THis is not the fault of B&H, but I've only given it 3 stars instead of 4 stars since IMO, small size is highly desirable. Overall, it's still a good product. I will keep it, but it wasn't what I expected size-wise.

Super Fun

By MM

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2024-11-12

Very fun to use, sharp in the center and just a joy to use in my personal projects. I may use it on my paid projects as added value to the client.

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Will this work with Canon T7?

Asked by: Catherine

Yes

Answered by: Roderick

Date published: 2021-08-18

Will it work on my Canon 5D? ( basic I Know!! )

Asked by: Sara

Yes, this lens will work on your Canon 5D!

Answered by: Lensbaby Cust. Happiness

Date published: 2019-05-14

Is it avalable for the canon mirrorless?

Asked by: Daphne

I do believe it comes as an RF mount for canon mirrorless. You might check the lensbaby website for confirmation. My old lensbaby canon ef lenses do work with the canon EF/RF adaptor. You have to set the camera to shoot without a lens for the shutter to release.

Answered by: Holly

Date published: 2020-11-20

My Canon R6 won't shoot with the Sol 45mm. I get ...

My Canon R6 won't shoot with the Sol 45mm. I get F00 message. What's wrong?

Asked by: Marilyn

As the Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 Lens for Canon EF Cameras is a fully manual lens and has no electronic contacts, the Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera does not know a lens is connected when using this lens on the camera. As such, you would need to go into the camera's menu under the Custom Function Menu (Tab 4), and under [Release Shutter w/o Lens], select [ON: Enable], which will allow you to release the shutter of your camera when using the Lensbaby Sol 45mm f/3.5 Lens for Canon EF Cameras (or a third-party lens with a manual lens adapter).

Answered by: Manzell L

Date published: 2022-01-20

How is this different from a Lensbaby Sweet 50mm ...

How is this different from a Lensbaby Sweet 50mm lens?

Asked by: Andrew

The main difference is how they mount to the camera. The Sweet 50 requires a Composer Pro lens to attach to the camera while the Sol 45mm has a direct lens mount.

Answered by: Kirk R

Date published: 2021-03-10

Is this comparable with. Nikon D5000?

Asked by: Jill

No it is not. This is for the newer mirrorless cameras not the DSLRs.

Answered by: Ryan

Date published: 2021-04-11

How much does the sol 45 weigh? ( fuji)

Asked by: Anonymous

B&H ‘specs’ indicate 9.6 oz (272 gm). In your hand, it will feel even lighter!

Answered by: Anonymous

Date published: 2019-06-07

With a Nikon D750, do I use Aperture priority? Is ...

With a Nikon D750, do I use Aperture priority? Is this lens difficult to learn how to use?

Asked by: Lynn

Yes, you do. The instructions in the manual will tell you to use Aperture. I use the D750 also. Lensbaby are all manual focus so it can be a challenge to use. My eyes are not the best so I do have to work at the focusing. I just bought the Velvet 85 and it is challenging also. But that being said, I love this little lens! It really can be fun. Here is a shot I did with the Sol 45. https://www.flickr.com/photos/kellykayhorne/48922189672/in/dateposted/