Irix 45mm F1.4 vs Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR

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Irix 45mm F1.4

Standard Prime | Canon EF

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Perspective Control Prime | Canon EF

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Irix 45mm F1.4 vs Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Irix 45mm F1.4 is a Standard Prime lens with a 45mm focal range and a max aperture of F1.4 whereas Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR is a Perspective Control Prime lens with a 45mm focal range and max aperture of F3.5.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Irix 45mm F1.4 Key Specs

45mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 925g.

Diameter: mm

Length: mm

Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR Key Specs

45mm Focal Range

F3.5 Max Aperture

Max Format: 35mm FF

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 144g.

Diameter: 73mm

Length: 39mm

Min Focus Distance:0.36m

Max Magnification:0.17x

What type of photography are the Irix 45mm F1.4 and Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Irix 45mm F1.4 and the Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Irix 45mm F1.4	Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR
Bird/Wildlife	Fair	Fair
Sports	Average	Fair
Portrait	Excellent	Fair
Travel	Good	Fair
Street	Very Good	Fair
Wedding	Excellent	Fair
Walk Around	Good	Poor
Vlogging	Good	Poor
Landscape	Good	Good

Size and Weight Comparison

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR weighs 144g, 84% (781g) lighter than the Irix 45mm F1.4's weight of 925g.

Lens Mounts

Both Irix 45mm F1.4 and Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Irix 45mm F1.4 is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF2 mounts.

Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR is also available in Fujifilm X , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Irix 45mm F1.4 over Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR

Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.4 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Diameter	mm vs 73mm	73mm smaller in diameter
Length	mm vs 39mm	39mm shorter
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance	m vs 0.36m	can focus closer to the subject

Reasons to choose Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR over Irix 45mm F1.4

Weight	144g vs 925g	781g lighter
Max Magnification	0.17x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Weaknesses of Irix 45mm F1.4 and Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus	No vs No	Slow and less accurate focusing

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Irix 45mm F1.4 vs Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Irix	Lensbaby
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Standard Prime	Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	45mm	45mm
Image Stabilization
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F3.5
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	unknown	3
Optical Groups	unknown	2
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	unknown	0.36m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.17X
Autofocus	No	No
AF Motor Type	No AF	No AF
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	No
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	925g	144g
Diameter	Unknown	73mm
Length	Unknown	39mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	77mm	Unknown
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	No
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Unknown	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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