- Sony E Mount/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.6 to f/16
- Singlet-Doublet-Singlet Optical Design
- Soft Glowing Effect at Wide Apertures
- Inspired by Classic Portrait Lenses
- 1:2 Magnification, 5" Working Distance
- Manual Focus and Exposure Control
- All-Metal Lens Barrel
- Filter Thread: 62mm
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.
- Portrait-length 56mm focal length is compatible with Sony E mount cameras with full-frame format sensors as well as APS-C format sensors, where it will provide an 84mm 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.
- 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: 850366006099
| Performance |
| 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 |
| Physical |
| 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 |
| Package Weight | 1.4 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.6 x 4.2 x 4.0" |
In the Box
Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Sony E
- Front and Rear Lens Caps
- Metal Lens Hood
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
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