Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the Sony E 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 full-frame 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.
Performance | |
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Focal Length | 56mm Comparable 35mm Equivalent on APS-C Format Focal Length: 84 mm |
Aperture | Maximum: f/1.6 Minimum: f/16 |
Camera Mount Type | Sony E (Full-Frame) |
Format Compatibility | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor APS-C |
Minimum Focus Distance | 5" (12.70 cm) |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:2 |
Elements/Groups | 4/3 |
Features | |
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Autofocus | No |
Physical | |
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Filter Thread | Front:62 mm |
Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.83 x 3.70" (72 x 94 mm) |
Weight | 14.11 oz (400 g) |
Packaging Info | |
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Package Weight | 1.4 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.6 x 4.2 x 4.0" |
Reviews Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Sony FE Full Frame Camera