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Lensbaby Soft Focus II 50mm f/2.5

A 50mm f/2.5 soft-focus lens: a sharp image under a dreamy, glowing halo, with a twelve-blade aperture to dial the effect from strong (f/2.5) to subtle. 46mm filters, manual focus. No autofocus or stabilisation. This is the Sony E version.

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£279 new
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Core
Released
2022
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/2.5
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
46mm
Dimensions
63.5mm diameter × 84mm length
Weight
264g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Manual focus
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS)
Aperture Blades
12
Min. Focus Distance
0.38m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.9
Street
6.7
Travel
5.1
Wedding & Events
3.0
Filmmaking
4.0
Documentary
2.8
Landscape
5.0
Casual
4.5
Food
5.0
Architecture
4.7
Astrophotography
4.9
Underwater
3.4
✅ Great For
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Street 6.7 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Documentary 2.8 Held back by video handling and autofocus. Scored down: manual focus only.
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Wedding & Events 3.0 Held back by autofocus and optical stabilisation. Scored down: manual focus only.
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Underwater 3.4 Held back by focal length and autofocus.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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