When I reviewed the Composer Pro II ($399.95 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) late last year, my major gripe was that the bundled optic, the Edge 50 ($224.95), wasn't available for owners of existing Lensbaby products to purchase on its own. That's no longer the case—you can now purchase it apart from the Composer Pro II, a big plus for photographers who prefer it to a lens with a standard-angle field of view, but are turned off by the Sweet 50's ($399.95 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) curved field of focus. It's a solid (though pricey) addition to any Lensbaby kit. Design The Edge 50 ($399.95 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) is the second optic in the Edge series, joining the Edge 80 ($399.95 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) . Its 50mm focal length is a bit wider than the 80mm offered by its sibling, but the lenses are very similar otherwise. Both offer a flat field of focus, which can be tilted when mounted in a Composer Pro ($399.95 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) or M...
The Edge 50 is a standard-angle module for Lensbaby selective focus lenses. It provides a flat field of focus across the frame, setting it apart from the Sweet 50.
Standard-angle field of view; Aperture control ring; Macro focus capability; Compatible with Lensbaby Optic Swap system
Pricey