A unique wide-angle prime marrying versatility and distinctness, the black Nikon Z-mount Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 is a lens with a look reminiscent of classic portrait optics, but with the broad field of view to suit outdoor, landscape, and even close-up subjects. 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 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 2" with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2 to benefit working with close-up subjects.
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Key Features
- Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.5 to f/22
- 1:2 Magnification, 2" Working Distance
- Soft Glowing Effect at Wide Apertures
A unique wide-angle prime marrying versatility and distinctness, the black Nikon Z-mount Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 is a lens with a look reminiscent of classic portrait optics, but with the broad field of view to suit outdoor, landscape, and even close-up subjects. 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 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 2" with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2 to benefit working with close-up subjects.
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Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 Overview
Wide-angle prime is designed for FX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 42mm equivalent focal length.
The f/2.5 maximum aperture strikes a balance between brightness and depth of field control and maintaining an overall sleek profile.
A working distance of 2" along with a 1:2 reproduction ratio suits working with close-up subjects.
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 isolating subject matter.
Multi-coated elements resist flare and help to maintain accurate color rendering when working in strong lighting conditions.
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: 858285007777
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Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 Reviews
Love your Lensbaby
By Melih
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-11-22
I was thinking of getting this lens for a while and was not sure if I would not be able to have fun with. After having it on my canon 90D I started to enjoy it since then . It slows down your time and enhances your photography philosophy -improves your mindfulness. Creativity wise it is a must - hocus pocus lens at or below f4-. At and after f8 it’s a perfect lens for landscapes and lens quality is superb. Macro shots… highly recommended… I am impressed by its macro shots. Thank you BHPhotoVideo for your perfect service and pricing policy. You’ll love this baby.
HAVING FUN WITH LENSBABY
By Raymond
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-10
This is excellent lens for the money, B&H is a wonderful online shopping store
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Does this lens transmit lens focal length and ...
Does this lens transmit lens focal length and f-stop to z bodies?
The Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 does not have electrical contacts so it will not transmit exposure information to the camera. The camera would need to be set to Aperture or Manual exposure modes.
Date published: 2024-09-16
How does this lens work with the NIKON D90?
How does this lens work with the NIKON D90?
The Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 Lens for Nikon F (Silver) would be compatible for use with the Nikon D90 DSLR camera. Do note that the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 Lens for Nikon F (Silver) is a fully manual lens with no electronic contacts on the lens. As such, you would not have aperture control using the dials on the camera body, so you will need to use the aperture ring built onto the ring. EXIF data and metering data will not transferred from the lens to the camera..
Date published: 2022-06-07
Is the EF version of this lens compatible with my ...
Is the EF version of this lens compatible with my Canon 90D?
I'm not sure, but probably although it will be a 45
Date published: 2021-12-27
are these brand new in a sealed box?
are these brand new in a sealed box?
Yes, the new Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 Lens for Canon EF (Silver) BH #LEV2825CEFS are brand new in a sealed box from the factory.
Date published: 2022-09-20
Will this Lens work on the Leica CL?
Will this Lens work on the Leica CL?
Yes, but it would be extremely front-heavy and unbalanced on a CL or CLE.
Date published: 2023-11-24
Wouldn't I be able to get the same effect using a ...
Wouldn't I be able to get the same effect using a filter on my 28mm lens?
It might be possible to find a similar filter but it would be hard. Specially an effect where the subject looks soft and the background highlights look rounded and bloomed.
Date published: 2022-06-03
Which is a good lens for jewelry? For canon rebel ...
Which is a good lens for jewelry? For canon rebel T6s
The Sigma 70mm macro would be a great lens for jewelry with the Canon T6s camera. Please take a look at the following link: https://bhpho.to/2BNkC9q
Date published: 2023-10-11
Is this lens for photo only?
Is this lens for photo only?
The Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 Lens for Canon EF (Black) is a manual prime and and can be used for either Photo or video.
Date published: 2023-06-18