Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the FUJIFILM X-mount Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens with Copper Rings 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 FX 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 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.

APS-C 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

This lens is a Limited Edition of 150 units and features copper-colored anodized accents, an engraved aperture ring, and focus markings.

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.

Black all-metal lens barrel with 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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I use this on my Sony a7? Will I have autofocus?

A: The Lensbaby Velvet is manual focus only.

Q: 2. What the best lens for photograph coins

A: Any 1:1 macro lens would be good for photographing coins like the Canon 60mm macro or the 100mm macro.

Q: 3. Is this lens compatible with aps-c? Would it mean it is equivalent to an 84mm macro lens?

A: Yes, it is compatible with APS-C which it'll give an 84mm equivalent focal length.

Q: 4. When you put a filter on the lens does the lens cap still fit on?

A: Yes, if you get an additional clip on lens cap that is 62mm. Click the link below to view the cap; https://bhpho.to/3eTtsSW

Q: 5. Will this work on Olympus EM-5 Mk II?

A: Yes, this lens is compatible with the Olympus EM-5 Mk II camera.

Q: 6. Is it adaptable to the Sony XIII or Sony XIV? Thanks!

A: If mounting this lens to a Sony E mount camera, you can use an adapter such as the Vello Canon EF/EF-S Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Lens Adapter, BH # VELANEXCEFII https://bhpho.to/2PDQTcd

Q: 7. How will this lens work with Nikon FTZ adapter on the Z7 camera?

A: The lens IS an “F” Mount and will fit into the F2Z adapter. This lens has NO CHIP and there is no communication to the camera. All settings are old school manual. You set the Fstop and focus. I use this on my D750 with no issues

Q: 8. Do you need any adapter for the A7RII?

A: No adapter required it is compatible with Sony A7 lens mount. The lens is manual focus.

Q: 9. will this work on my Sony Nex 5n?

A: Yes, the Velvet 56 is compatible with your Sony NEX 5N camera. It will work in aperture priority mode and your in-camera light meter will work or in manual mode.

Q: 10. can you use this lens on an apsc format pentax?

A: The Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Pentax K (Black) is compatible with both full frame and cropped sensor cameras.