Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the Sony E-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.

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

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. How does this lens compare with the Meyer Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f1.9?

A: Hi Clyde, I'm happy to help with questions about our Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens but I am not familiar with the other lens you mentioned.

Q: 2. Will it work on BMPCC? Can it be considered macro lens?

A: If you have one with a Micro 4/3's mount, then our Velvet 56 with Micro 4/3's mount is compatible. 1:2 Macro. It can focus from 5 to infinity. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks and have a great day. Emily @ Lensbaby

Q: 3. 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: 4. 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: 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. Since this doesn't have the typical hood mount, does this lens perform well without one? Or is there a recommended lens hood that still allows use of filters safely?

A: The lens element is set rather far back on this lens so I don't think a UV/Protection filter is needed really. I find a 0.9 neutral density filter is handy when you want to open this lens up outside in daylight and it works wonderfully.

Q: 7. 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: 8. 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: 9. 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.

Q: 10. Is this compatible with the Olympus EM-5? the first one not the mark II

A: Yes, the Velvet 56 will be compatible with your Olympus EM-5 camera. It will work in Aperture Priority mode and your in-camera light meter will work. Or you can shoot in Manual mode.