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May 25, 2025 3:48 PM UTC
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Lens Blur Halo Effect

Someone please tell me they know an easy fix for this. Every time I'm trying to apply Lens Blur in lightroom, I get a horirble halo effect around the subject. I'm able to fine tune this with a brush but it's so tedious and takes far too long. Does anyone know why this is happening and if there's an easy solution?

 

JohanElzenga
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Community Expert
Jun 1, 2025 10:28 AM UTC

Lens Blur relies heavily on the GPU in your computer. For those who just posted a 'me too' message without giving any details: make sure your GPU drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers on Windows computers (this does not apply to Macs) are often the cause of problems like these. Do not rely on Windows updates, regularly check the website of your GPU manufacturer for driver updates. If you use a Ndivia GPU, then use the Studio drivers, not the Game Ready drivers.

 

@madelinec59480065 as you are using a Mac, this does not apply to you. Macs use a built-in MacOS driver. You can still check if this has something to do with the GPU however. Go to Preferences- Performance and disable to use of the Graphics processor. See if that improves the quality (speed will suffer).

 

-- Johan W. Elzenga

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Claire H.
Community Manager
Community Manager
Jun 25, 2025 8:59 PM UTC

Hi @madelinec59480065, Welcome to the Lightroom Classic forums! Following up on this issue you're having with the Lens Blur effect. Have you been able to solve the problem based on the recommendations listed? Or do you need further assistance to figure this out? Let us know, we're happy to help! ^CH

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scottf20395342
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May 31, 2025 10:12 PM UTC

Same problem. Lens blur will fix a few screw ups, but it is taking forever to brush the edges. Also doesn't respond great all the time. Need an easier fix. 

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JohanElzenga
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 25, 2025 9:15 PM UTC

This looks like a very poor initial depth mask. Do you perhaps edit smart previews rather than full size images? And please state your hardware specs.

 

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-- Johan W. Elzenga
Participant
May 25, 2025 9:21 PM UTC

Hi Johan,

 

Original photo, see photo

Editing in Lightroom Classic, vs 14.3.1

 

 

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