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Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless vs Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR

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Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless

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Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless
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Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless vs Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is a Perspective Control Prime lens with a 45mm focal range and a max aperture of F3.5 whereas Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR is a Standard Prime lens with a 50mm focal range and max aperture of F2.0.

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.

Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless Key Specs

  • 45mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 272g.
  • Diameter: 73mm
  • Length: 65mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.36m
  • Max Magnification:0.17x

Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Key Specs

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 200g.
  • Diameter: 60mm
  • Length: 59mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.39m
  • Max Magnification:0.15x

What type of photography are the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless and Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless and the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR
Bird/WildlifeFairFair
SportsFairFair
PortraitFairVery Good
TravelFairAverage
StreetFairAverage
WeddingFairVery Good
Walk AroundPoorAverage
VloggingPoorFair
LandscapeGoodAverage
MacroPoorPoor

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR with a length of 59mm is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR's 60mm diameter.

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. Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR weighs 200g, 26% (72g) lighter than the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless's weight of 272g.


Lens Mounts

Both Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless and Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is also available in Sony E mount.

Focal Range

Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Reasons to choose Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless over Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR

Focal Length - Wide 45mm vs 50mm 5mm Wider coverage
Max Sensor Coverage 35mm FF vs APS-C / DX covers larger sensors
Minimum Focus Distance 0.36m vs 0.39m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.17x vs 0.15x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR over Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless

Focal Length - Tele 50mm vs 45mm 5mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 2 vs 3.5 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2 vs 3.5 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Aperture Ring Yes vs No able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight 200g vs 272g 72g lighter
Diameter 60mm vs 73mm 13mm smaller in diameter
Length 59mm vs 65mm 6mm shorter
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Common Weaknesses of Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless and Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Distance Scale No vs No No Distance Scale assist



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Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless vs Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Lensbaby Fujifilm
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Perspective Control Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Max Format 35mm FF APS-C / DX
Focal Range 45mm 50mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown Black, silver
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F3.5 F2.0
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring No Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown 9
Optics
Optical Elements 3 9
Optical Groups 2 7
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.36m 0.39m
Max Magnification 0.17X 0.15X
Autofocus No Yes
AF Motor Type No AF Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Unknown Internal
Distance Scale No No
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 272g 200g
Diameter 73mm 60mm
Length 65mm 59mm
Materials Unknown Metal
Weather Sealing No Yes
Filter Thread Unknown 46mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied No Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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