A unique short telephoto with distinct classic appeal, the Nikon F-mount Velvet 85mm f/1.8 from Lensbaby produces a mid-20th century-inspired image quality that is well-suited to portraiture. Characterized by a smooth, glowing aesthetic, this lens's softness can be controlled by stopping down in order to produce a range of effects from soft and dreamy to sharper and crunchier at smaller apertures. A 12-blade diaphragm also contributes to the lens's aesthetic, and helps to produce a smooth bokeh quality to suit shallow depth of field imagery. Additionally, the manual focus design affords a working distance of 9.5" with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2 to benefit working with close-up subjects.
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Key Features
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
- Soft Glowing Effect at Wide Apertures
- Inspired by Classic Portrait Lenses
A unique short telephoto with distinct classic appeal, the Nikon F-mount Velvet 85mm f/1.8 from Lensbaby produces a mid-20th century-inspired image quality that is well-suited to portraiture. Characterized by a smooth, glowing aesthetic, this lens's softness can be controlled by stopping down in order to produce a range of effects from soft and dreamy to sharper and crunchier at smaller apertures. A 12-blade diaphragm also contributes to the lens's aesthetic, and helps to produce a smooth bokeh quality to suit shallow depth of field imagery. Additionally, the manual focus design affords a working distance of 9.5" with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2 to benefit working with close-up subjects.
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Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Overview
Short telephoto portrait-length lens is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount DSLRs, however it can also be used with DX models where it provides a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture affords greater control over depth of field for working with shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques, and also benefits working in low-light conditions.
Inspired by classic portrait lenses from the mid-20th century, this lens is designed to produce an ethereal glowing quality with soft, smooth tonality that is well-suited to portraiture.
Softness can be controlled by stopping-down the lens: when stopped-down to f/16, the image exhibits a smooth quality with greater central sharpness.
A working distance of 9.5" along with a 1:2 reproduction ratio suits working with close-up subjects.
Manual focus design with a smooth, dampened focusing movement is complemented by engraved focus distance indicators.
A 12-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth bokeh quality that is ideal for selective focus imagery.
UPC: 850366006792
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Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Reviews
LOVE THE LENSBABY
By Sally
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-17
I have wanted a lensbaby velvet for my Sony Alpha for a couple of years now. I am so glad I decided to gift this to myself. It takes extraordinarily dreamy pictures. I can't wait to explore what it can do further.
Fun but not pro
By MM
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-11-12
I bought this lens for my personal work rather than my pro work. With that in mind it is very easy to get a dreamy look wide open, not the greatest optical quality but I was not expecting that anyway. Just a fun lens to do personal projects with.
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Where is this lens manufactured?
Where is this lens manufactured?
This lens is manufactured in China.
Date published: 2024-11-28
What is the difference between the black and ...
What is the difference between the black and silver model?
There are no differences other than the color.
Date published: 2021-05-06
Where is this lens manufactured??
Where is this lens manufactured??
This was made in China.
Date published: 2021-04-25
Will live view work with this lens? I use a Nikon ...
Will live view work with this lens? I use a Nikon D850.
Yes.
Date published: 2020-11-16
Will this lens work on: a) Nikon D700 and b) ...
Will this lens work on:
a) Nikon D700 and
b) Nikon (FM2/FE2/FM3A/F3
Thanks!
Yes, will work on both cameras.
Date published: 2021-09-01
Does this lens come with a lens hood?
Does this lens come with a lens hood?
Just received mine today. It comes with a screw-on lens hood.
Date published: 2022-06-21
Hi all, Is there any difference between the ...
Hi all, Is there any difference between the "Nikon Z 50mm Base" version and the "Nikon Z 50mm With Copper Ring" version?
The difference between the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Lens with Copper Rings (Nikon Z) and the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Lens (Nikon Z, Black) is cosmetic; optically, the lenses are the same.
Date published: 2024-12-18
Will this lens fit a nikon Z fs, do i need an ...
Will this lens fit a nikon Z fs, do i need an extra adaptor?
The Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Nikon Z (Black) fits direct on to a Nikon Zfc Mirrorless Camera.
Date published: 2023-02-06