Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the black Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds cameras, this longer-than-normal 112mm equivalent 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.

Micro Four Thirds System    Aperture Range: f/1.6 to f/16    112mm (35mm Equivalent)    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

Portrait-length 56mm focal length is compatible with Micro Four Thirds cameras, where it will provide a 112mm 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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. Because this is a full frame lens will it work with a Canon 40D?

A: Yes

Q: 3. Can I use this on my Sony a7? Will I have autofocus?

A: The Lensbaby Velvet is manual focus only.

Q: 4. 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: 5. Auto or manual f stops ?

A: The Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Sony E is fully manual and would have a manual aperture ring for setting the lens' desired f-stop setting.

Q: 6. 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: 7. Would this be compatible with a crop sensor camera? Will it still work well for macro/flowers? (Canon 7D Mark ii)

A: Yes the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Canon EF (Black) will work fine on a crop sensor like the Canon 7D II. It is 1:2 magnification. So, not good as one that is 1:1 for macro shots but it can work. If the items are very small it will fill the frame.

Q: 8. 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.

Q: 9. Is this lens good for macro photography? And is it compatible with Lumix GX85?

A: Yes. The following lens is based on a micro our thirds system.

Q: 10. Will this work with olympus omd-em1 camera?

A: Yes, the Velvet 56 with Micro 4/3 mount is compatible with your Olympus OMD EM1 camera.