Lens Summary
Brand: Lensbaby
Also Known As: Lensbaby Velvet 56
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Fujifilm X, Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha, Sony E, Samsung NX
Release Date: 2015-04-07
MSRP Price: $499.95
Made in: China
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the Nikon F mount Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens from Lensbaby produces a uniquely soft, glowing image quality that is well-suited to making expressive and ethereal portraits. The overall softness can be controlled by stopping down the lens while still retaining the smooth tonality of a soft focus lens. Compatible with FX image sensors, this slightly longer-than-normal focal length pairs with the fast f/1.6 maximum aperture to excel in difficult lighting and achieve a shallow depth of field with controllable sharpness. Additionally, for increased creative versatility, the lens also offers a 1:2 maximum magnification and a minimum working distance of 5" for macro shooting. Housed within a black metal barrel, this lens also features smooth, dampened manual focus control to further benefit creative flexibility. Consistent with Lensbaby's aim of purveying selective focus capabilities and a unique velvety image quality, the Velvet 56mm f/1.6 is a versatile tool that marries classical looks with contemporary control.
Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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Lens Type | Prime Lens |
Focal Length | 56mm |
Mount Type | Fujifilm X, Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha, Sony E, Samsung NX |
Format | Full Frame / FX |
Compatible Format(s) | Full Frame / APS-C |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:2 |
Image Stabilization | No |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | Yes |
Maximim Aperture | f/1.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Maximum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | N/A |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 4 |
Lens Groups | 3 |
Nano Coating | No |
Anti-Reflective Coating | No |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Manual Focus |
Built-in Focus Motor | No |
Silent Wave / UltraSonic Motor | No |
Minimum Focus Distance | 0.12m |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 62mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
Mount Material | Metal |
Tripod Collar | No |
Dimensions | 86 x 72mm |
Weight | 400g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |
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