This 44" x 33' roll of Somerset Enhanced Velvet 255 from Moab combines an archival 100% cotton paper with a velvet textured matte surface that is durable for everyday handling. It features a heavy basis weight of 255 gsm as well as a thickness of 18 mil. Also, it has a rated opacity of 96% and whiteness of 97%. Additionally, it is both acid free and calcium carbonate buffered for longevity.

Mould-Made 100% Cotton Fiber Paper    Basis Weight: 255 gsm    Thickness: 18 mil    Opacity: 96%    Whiteness: 97%    Acid Free and Calcium Carbonate Buffered    Surface Finish: Velvet Matte    Core Size: 3"

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does anyone know that this Velvet 56mm for Sony E mount model longer than the model for Canon?

A: Yes, the construction of the Velvet 56 for DSLR and Mirrorless cameras is different so the Velvet 56 for Mirrorless cameras (including the Sony E-mount) will be taller and it will come with a removable lens hood.

Q: 2. For those that own one, how would you characterize the overall build quality (fit and finish) of this lens?

A: This lens seems to be well made, better than some other Lensbaby lenses. It resembles a regular lens, with smooth focusing and a good aperture ring.

Q: 3. Will live view work with this lens? I use a Nikon D850.

A: Yes.

Q: 4. Where is this lens manufactured?

A: This lens is manufactured in China.

Q: 5. Will this lens work with a D5300 ?

A: Hi Michael, Yes, the Velvet 56 will be compatible with your Nikon camera in Manual mode. Your in-camera light meter will not work. Sincerely, Emily

Q: 6. Can I use a Canon EF to RF Adapter with the Lensbaby EF on my R series camera? I'd like to use the drop-in filters.

A: Yes, you can use a Canon EF to RF lens mount adapter to mount the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Canon EF (Silver) on an RF camera.

Q: 7. 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: 8. When re the soft/etheral effects of a lens not confused with a lack of focus?

A: With this lens, objects in focus have a soft feeling about them. Unlike out of focus images where the object is not clear at all, soft focus lenses have the object sharp enough so you know what it is. In other words, a soft focus lens has spherical aberrations added deliberately to create the appearance of blurring the image while retaining sharp edges. This cannot be done by simply defocusing a lens. Special lenses like this can create the image in camera.

Q: 9. Does this lens mount directly to a Nikon Z camera or is it using an adapter? -Thank you

A: The Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Nikon Z, will fit directly on the Nikon Z camera without any adapter.

Q: 10. Will this lense fit a Canon EOS Rebel SL1?

A: Yes, the Velvet for Canon will fit your Rebel. Note that it is a manual focus lens and the aperture is set on the lens itself. This is a specialty lens that has the feel and quality of an old Vivitar. Beautiful bokeh at wide apertures. Sharp in the middle.