Blender - Lens Sim 2.3.0

Lens Sim 2.3.0 is a powerful camera simulation addon for Blender that brings the visual richness of real-world lenses directly into your 3D scenes. Designed for artists and filmmakers seeking authentic optical imperfections, this addon replicates film-style lens artifacts such as chromatic aberration, natural bokeh, vignetting, focus breathing, and lens distortion.

Seamlessly integrated with Blender’s native camera system and the Cycles rendering engine, Lens Sim enables enhanced control over camera behavior and depth of field. By using data based on actual lenses, it produces effects that elevate the realism and cinematic quality of any render.

Key features include:

Chromatic Aberration Simulation: Reproduce the subtle color fringing seen in real lenses for a more photographic finish.

Vignetting Control: Add natural edge darkening to guide viewer focus and enhance visual tone.

Organic Bokeh: Create authentic depth of field with customizable aperture shapes for beautiful, film-like bokeh.

Anamorphic Lens Effects: Simulate horizontal lens flares, oval bokeh, and stretched distortion for anamorphic-style rendering.

Focus Breathing: Accurately mimic the lens breathing effect that occurs during focus shifts in real cameras.

Lens Dirt & Imperfections: Add subtle grime and imperfections for added texture and realism.

Custom Lens Profiles: Design and save your own lens types with tailored optical behaviors.

Render Farm Compatibility: Optimized to work seamlessly with render farms, allowing for high-efficiency, high-resolution rendering in production environments.

Lens Sim 2.3.0 is the ideal tool for visual storytellers, VFX professionals, and 3D artists who want to move beyond clean, digital renders and into the realm of rich, cinematic realism—without leaving Blender.