Photographers with an artistic eye, as well as wedding and portrait specialists, have likely at least heard of Lensbaby over the years. After all, the company has been making its eponymous line of creative manual focus lenses for the better part of two decades, and we've been testing them since the beginning. Its catalog covers a range of effects, everything from pinhole to soft focus to the sweet-spot-of-focus Lensbaby look that has become synonymous with the brand.
The company's marquee Optic Swap system comprises a set of lens bodies (or housings), along with optic modules that go inside them. You can mix and match elements to your heart's content, but with three lens bodies and nearly a dozen optics to pair with them, you might have questions. We break down your options below to help you decide on the right combination for your needs.