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Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless Fujifilm X Review

Main Features

  • 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

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Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless Overview
Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is a Manual Focus (MF) Perspective Control Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 45mm. With a max aperture of f3.5 at 45mm, this is a moderately fast lens.
Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless

PROs
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus
Hood is not supplied
Not so fast for a short Prime Lens
Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Lensbaby
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Max_Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 45mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 3
Optical Groups 2
Special Elements Broadband multi-coated anti-reflective

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.36m
Max Magnification 0.17X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 272g
Diameter 73mm
Length 65mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless Alternatives in Fujifilm X Mount
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless
is the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless
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What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless
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