Lensbaby has announced the PL mount version of the Lensbaby Muse selective-focus lens. It is specially designed for use with PL mount motion image capture cameras and allows for creative focusing effects on any 16mm or 35mm PL mount movie camera.

The Muse PL gives you a unique way to control depth of field. You can bring one part of their frame into sharp focus; a ‘Sweet Spot’ surrounded by gradually increasing blur and move it anywhere in the photo by bending and compressing the flexible body of the Muse PL. Cinematographers can control the width and depth of field by changing the aperture disk installed in the lens.

The Muse PL features the Lensbaby Optic Swap System that includes three interchangeable optic options which are compatible with the Muse PL:

1. Double Glass: A tack-sharp 50mm multi-coated optical glass doublet that is the same optic that is installed in the Lensbaby Composer lens for SLR cameras. This optic is included with the Muse PL.
2. Single Glass: a 50mm, uncoated optical glass singlet similar to a vintage camera optic that creates a soft and diffused image. Retail Price: U.S. $35.00
3. Plastic: a 50mm f/2 plastic singlet that maximizes blur and diffusion in a dreamy way that Holga™ and Diana™ camera lovers will especially appreciate. Retail price: U.S. $35.00

The new Muse PL will compliment Lensbaby’s existing motion picture camera lens, Lensbaby 3GPL, which will remain in Lensbaby’s product line.

Lensbaby Muse PL - Specifications:

• Possibility to move the sharp area of focus
• Interchangeable optics
• Native PL mount for use with motion picture cameras
• fast and loose shooting style
• Lensbaby Optic Swap System
• Double Glass optic installed
• Plastic Optic and Single Glass optic available
• Focal Length: right around 50mm
• Focus Type: Manual Compression
• Aperture Type: Interchangeable levitating aperture disks
• Aperture: f/2 - f/8
• Minimum Focus: about 18” (45.7cm)
• Compatible with 37 mm threaded accessories
• Retail Price: $300

According to http://lensbaby.com.

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