Lensbaby Sol 45 45mm f/3.5 Lens for Leica L, Black

Be prepared to unleash your creativity with the high-quality Lensbaby Sol 45, a 45mm f/3.5 manual focus lens. This innovative lens is designed to help you capture artistic and unique photos, setting it apart from conventional lenses. As part of Lensbaby's renowned line of special-effects lenses, the Sol 45 is designed to be both playful and accessible, offering a unique addition to your photography toolkit.The Sol 45's unique charm lies in its manual focusing capability, achieved by bending the lens, much like a tilt-shift lens, up to 8.5 degrees. This feature, combined with its unusual aperture blades, allows you to create stylized images with captivating bokeh effects. With a fixed f/3.5 aperture and a focal length of 45mm, this lens allows you to capture your subjects in their surroundings while creating an intriguing and textured out-of-focus blur.The Sol 45 also features a center-locking mechanism that allows you to lock your focus at the dead-center of the frame, ensuring quick and convenient focusing. This durable, all-metal lens is compatible with Nikon F, Canon EOS, Pentax K, Sony Alpha, Sony E, and Fujifilm X mounts, and can be used with 46mm filters to help you achieve the most fascinating photos.The Lensbaby Sol 45 is more than just a lens; it's a tool for creative expression. By tilting the lens, you can isolate your subject within the frame, capturing personal images that reflect your unique perspective. The lens also features two bokeh blades on hinged arms, which can be brought into the lens's field of view to add subtle lines and texture to the bokeh.Whether you're a seasoned Lensbaby user or new to the world of selective focus, the Sol 45 offers an easy-to-use and versatile solution for photographers looking to add a creative touch to their images. Its lightweight and portable design makes it an ideal travel companion, ready to capture your journey wherever it may take you.