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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 SE Lens (Limited Edition, Nikon F, Silver)

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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 SE Lens (Limited Edition, Nikon F, Silver)
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.6 to f/16
  • Singlet-Doublet-Singlet Optical Design
  • Soft Glowing Effect at Wide Apertures
Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the Nikon F mount Velvet 56mm f/1.6 SE 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 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 silver 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. This limited edition comes in a special wooden gift box.
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Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the Nikon F mount Velvet 56mm f/1.6 SE 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 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 silver 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. This limited edition comes in a special wooden gift box.

Portrait-length 56mm focal length is compatible with full-frame format sensors as well as format sensors, where it will provide an mm equivalent focal length.
Fast f/1.6 maximum aperture offers extensive control over selective focus and shallow depth of field, and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
The unique singlet-doublet-singlet lens design renders imagery with a soft, smooth, and glowing image quality reminiscent of mid-20th century portrait lenses.
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 1:2 maximum magnification ratio and 5" minimum working distance enable working with close-up subjects.
Silver edition lens features a clear anodized coating, silver-colored metal barrel, and engraved aperture and focus markings.
Manual focus design with a smooth, dampened focusing movement is complemented by engraved focus distance indicators.
Manual exposure control requires stop-down metering and manual setting of the aperture.
UPC: 850366006280

Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Specs

Focal Length
56mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/1.6
Minimum: f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
42.2°
Minimum Focus Distance
5.1" / 130 mm
Magnification
1:2 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.5x Magnification
Optical Design
4 Elements in 3 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
9
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Filter Size
62 mm (Front)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.655 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.5 x 6.2 x 4.8"

Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Reviews

Coming up on my 10 year anniversary!

By chris
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-08

Every now and then, a breakthrough product will emerge and the Lensbaby 56 is one of them! I've been using this lens for 9 years simply because of the SOOC results that require either no or very little editing. My clients are always blown away by the results and it keeps them happy and the referrals keep coming!

Awesome!

By Paul
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-28

I was very impressed with the build quality! It attached to my Canon 90D perfectly! Here are a few tips...You have to use live view to obtain the sharpest focus. I have found that focus tweaking set on high and red is the way to go...F4 is the best setting to start with while you learn how to compose your shot and focus. Wide open, the entire image is very very dreamy...

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