Split-screen shows orange flower with omni color ii filters effect and woman in rainbow light flares.

Lensbaby’s Color and Crystal Filters Revolutionize Photography with Innovative Visual Effects

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Written by Flynn Matthews

2026-10-23

In a striking evolution, Lensbaby has introduced the Omni Color II and Omni Crystal II collections, expanding the creative possibilities for photographers and filmmakers. This new set of filters revolutionizes the foundational Omni Filter System, transforming in-camera effects with vibrant colors and dynamic visual distortions.

Manual Mastery with Specialized Filters

The Omni Creative Filter System is a hands-on approach for transforming the visual impact of photos and videos. By manually adjusting these filters across the frame, users can introduce a variety of effects, from subtle color shifts to dramatic light distortions.

Gray felt carrying case with omni logo behind colorful filters, clips, and crystal prism.
A gray felt carrying case with an “omni” logo sits behind an assortment of colorful photography filters, two clips, and a crystal prism.

For a seamless experience, optional magnets and magnetic filter rings enable hands-free use, allowing for easy combination of multiple filters to craft complex visual scenes.

For those interested in innovative filter systems, Laowa’s first autofocus lens offers striking macro capabilities that enhance photographic creativity.

Unveiling the New Collection

The Omni Color II Collection debuts eight innovative options. Five colored film sheets—yellow, orange, red, green, and blue—can either subtly tint parts of a photo or envelop the entire frame in color.

Woman in sunglasses with vibrant purple and orange light flares in dark environment.
A woman with curly hair wears round sunglasses while posing in a dark environment with vibrant purple and orange light flares.

Additionally, three flexible films—Blue Diamond, Gold Diamond, and Dark Pink Diamond—provide unique textures and can be shaped to create diverse effects. These films bend and roll, adding distinct layers of color and texture, enhancing the lensbaby visual effects.

Orange and red dahlia flower with soft, painterly blur against pastel background.
A vibrant, orange and red dahlia flower with a soft, dreamy, and painterly blur effect against a pastel-colored background.

Omni Crystal II: Adding Dimensions with Light

The Omni Crystal II Collection features three magnetic “crystals,” each offering unique optical effects. These crystals introduce distortion, flare, and colorful patterns to both photos and videos.

White boat on muddy shoreline with glowing light trail above at low tide.
A small white boat with the registration number U 2190 sits on a muddy shoreline at low tide, with a glowing light trail above it.

Additionally, the use of distinctive filters can be akin to how infrared cameras reveal the Milky Way, transforming ordinary scenes into extraordinary visuals.

Double-exposure of people on pier at sunset with prominent pink light flare.
A double-exposure photograph shows silhouettes of people walking on a pier at sunset, with a prominent pink light flare overlaying the scene.
Gray felt pouch with omni label behind decorative crystal-like tools with hexagonal shanks.
A gray felt pouch with an “omni” label sits behind three decorative, crystal-like tools with black hexagonal shanks.
  • The Bat Prism, with its scalloped edges, crafts fragmented reflections and intricate mirrored details.
  • The Melon Wedge produces shifting prismatic color effects.
  • The Repeater multiplies subjects into rhythmic, repeating segments.
Woman in leather jacket stands by glass storefront at night with colorful lens flares.
A woman with curly hair and a leather jacket stands beside a glass storefront at night, surrounded by colorful lens flares.

Exclusive Silver and Gold Collection

In addition to the standard collections, there is a limited edition Silver and Gold set, featuring five reflective effects utilizing these shimmering hues alongside advanced filters.

Harbor and marina viewed through window with rainbow-colored lens flare and light refraction.
A harbor with boats and a marina is viewed through a window with prominent rainbow-colored lens flare and light refraction.
Distorted view of sign reading 'THE BEACH CLUB' through a glass lens or prism.
A distorted, multi-layered view of a sign reading “THE BEACH CLUB” seen through a glass lens or prism.
Prismatic overlay blurs mural of screaming face with text 'RAGE IT OUT'.
A blurry, prismatic overlay obscures a mural featuring a screaming face and the text “RAGE IT OUT.
Optical components including perforated metal, mirrors, prism, and hardware on white background.
A collection of various optical components, including perforated metal sheets, small mirrors, a prism, and mounting hardware, arranged on a white background.

Pricing and Access

The Omni Color II Collection is priced at $59.95, while the Omni Crystal II Collection is available for $69.95. The special Silver and Gold set retails for $49.95. The complete Omni Creative Filter system, which includes a magnetic filter ring and additional accessories, costs $99.95.

Space Needle above concrete stairs, metallic structure on left in low-angle view.
A low-angle view of the Space Needle rising above a set of concrete stairs, with a metallic, curved structure on the left.
Close-up of orange daisy-like flower with dark purple center and yellow pollen.
A close-up, macro view of an orange daisy-like flower with a dark purple center covered in yellow pollen.
Split-screen shows orange flower with omni color ii filters effect and woman in rainbow light flares.
A split-screen image showing a vibrant, soft-focus orange flower on the left and a woman with curly hair illuminated by rainbow light flares on the right.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the Omni Color II Collection?

The Omni Color II Collection includes eight options: five colored film sheets in yellow, orange, red, green, and blue, and three flexible films—Blue Diamond, Gold Diamond, and Dark Pink Diamond.

What effects can the Omni Crystal II Collection create?

The Omni Crystal II Collection features three magnetic crystals that introduce distortion, flare, and colorful patterns, with effects such as fragmented reflections, prismatic color effects, and rhythmic, repeating segments.

How much does the complete Omni Creative Filter system cost?

The complete Omni Creative Filter system, which includes a magnetic filter ring and additional accessories, costs $99.95.

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