It’s as simple as Tilt. Focus. Shoot!

Sol 45

Is a 45mm selective focus lens that creates a tack-sharp circular area of focus surrounded by smooth blur and bold bokeh. It gives you the freedom to get lost in the process of creating. Unveil your unique take on the world by tilting the lens to isolate your subject and capture intentional, personal and distinct images.

Sol is powerful yet intuitive, and easy to use. Whether you’re a pro, an artist or just starting out – discover or rediscover your passion for in-camera creation with the Sol 45.

JUST TILT	AND FOCUS	THEN SHOOT
Sweet Spot Sol’s tack-sharp circular area of focus allows you to emphasize what’s most important in your composition, and surround it in smooth blur and bold bokeh.
Bokeh Blades If you’re looking for more in-camera creative control, Sol features two Bokeh Blades. These hinged blades can be moved in front of the lens to add subtle lines and texture to your bokeh – ensuring that no two images will look the same.

Sol 45 is a 45mm fixed f/3.5 selective focus lens that creates a tack-sharp circular area of focus surrounded by smooth blur and bold bokeh. Simply choose what you want to emphasize in the frame, bend the lens toward it, rotate the front-most ring to bring your subject into focus, and shoot.

Sol gives you the freedom to get lost in the process of creating. Unveil your unique take on the world by tilting the lens to isolate your subject, and capture intentional, personal and distinct images.

Sol’s tilt mechanism is designed to always keep the area of focus within the frame, whether you are shooting on full frame or APS-C sensor cameras, making it even easier to capture more keepers. Sol 45 also features a 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 those looking for more in-camera creative control, Sol 45 features two bokeh blades. These hinged blades add subtle lines and texture to the bokeh – ensuring that no two images will look the same. Simply bring the blades into the lens’s field of view and then rotate them in any direction – horizontal, vertical or diagonal.

Lightweight and compact, Sol is designed to be your go-to creative companion, no matter where your journey takes you.

Jump into Lensbaby and disrupt your process. Inject your images and shooting experience with new energy. Fuel your passion with the Lensbaby Sol.

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 8.5º 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.

Sol 45

User Guide

Front and Rear Cap