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Key Features
- Micro Four Thirds System
- Aperture Range: f/1.6 to f/16
- 112mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Singlet-Doublet-Singlet Optical Design
Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the black Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds cameras, this longer-than-normal 112mm equivalent 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.
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For those that own one, how would you ...
For those that own one, how would you characterize the overall build quality (fit and finish) of this lens?
This lens seems to be well made, better than some other Lensbaby lenses. It resembles a regular lens, with smooth focusing and a good aperture ring.
Date published: 2019-07-29
Is this lens good for macro photography? And is ...
Is this lens good for macro photography?
And is it compatible with Lumix GX85?
Yes. The following lens is based on a micro our thirds system.
Date published: 2021-11-07
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Will this work on Olympus EM-5 Mk II?
Yes, this lens is compatible with the Olympus EM-5 Mk II camera.
Date published: 2018-08-26
I want to buy the Nikon F version so I can use it ...
I want to buy the Nikon F version so I can use it on my Nikon Film cameras, then attach the Lens baby to my fujifilm X-t3 with my vello adapter. Will the lens give its best performance on both cameras? The Vello adapter has no glass-it only adjusts the difference between the sensor and the lens. Nikon F cameras have a greater distance between lens mount and film.
Both cameras will produce equally good images.
Date published: 2020-08-18
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What is the difference between the silver and the black Lensbaby Velvet 56?
Other than the color, the silver finish has etched markings on the lens barrel.
Date published: 2018-08-26
will this work on a canon rebel eos t5 1200d ?
will this work on a canon rebel eos t5 1200d ?
This is a RF lens, so it would not work on a Canon Rebel camera.
Date published: 2021-02-02
I shoot a Nikon F2AS, the last fully mechanical F ...
I shoot a Nikon F2AS, the last fully mechanical F series film camera Nikon made. Since this is a manual lens with an F mount, would it work on this camera? (The camera does have a built-in light meter which obviously would not couple with this lens, but I seldom use that anyway and it is not a consideration for me.)
As the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Nikon F is a fully manual lens and has a built-in aperture ring, it would be compatible for use with the Nikon F2AS 35mm film SLR camera.
Date published: 2019-10-07
The lens cap does not sit, if a filter is ...
The lens cap does not sit, if a filter is attached to the lens. Since the lens cap does not have any clamping mechanism, is there any way to keep the lens cap on?
I am using this one https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1405848-REG/hoya_a_nxtpl62uv_62mm_nxt_plus_uv.html
Date published: 2022-07-06
