Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the Canon EF mount Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 SE Lens for Canon EFfrom Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 SE Lens for Canon EFproduces 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 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 silver 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. This edition comes in a special wooden gift box.

EF-Mount Lens/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

Portrait-length 56mm focal length is compatible with full-frame format sensors as well as format sensors, where it will provide an mm 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.

Silver edition lens features a clear anodized coating, silver-colored metal barrel, and 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. 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: 2. 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: 3. 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: 4. I understand this lens is totally manual. How does one obtain aperture settings?

A: Twist the aperture ring on the lens itself to change the aperture.

Q: 5. Can I use this on my Sony a7? Will I have autofocus?

A: The Lensbaby Velvet is manual focus only.

Q: 6. 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: 7. Will this work with a gh4?

A: Yes, the Velvet 56 for Micro 4/3 will be compatible with your GH4 camera. It will work in Aperture Priority mode and your in-camera light meter will work or you can shoot in Manual mode.

Q: 8. I'd like to know how this meters on higher end Nikons. For it to work in any mode other than stop-down metering, it needs to have an AI nub, so the camera knows what aperture is set. None of the product photos show that, but maybe they're not actually the Nikon version. Can anyone confirm the Nikon version does work with the camera's AI?

A: Hi John, The Velvet 56 is an all manual lens. There are no electronics in the Velvet 56 and no AI nub. The aperture is changed by twisting the aperture ring on the lens itself. Open up the aperture for more of the velvety effect and close down the aperture for a sharp image with just the edges falling off. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks and have a great day.

Q: 9. Is the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm lens compatible with the Nikon D7000 camera?

A: If you buy the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm lens with the Nikon mount, then it will fit onto the D7000 (or almost all other Nikons using the F mount). In that sense, it is compatible. But it if your definition of Compatible means you expect to use autofocus and the auto exposure controls on the camera, then you must know that this lens is strictly a manual focus, manual exposure lens. One will have to focus the lens by turning the focus ring by hand and set the f-stop with the f-stop ring on the lens.

Q: 10. Will this lens work on the Nikon D500 and D7100? Is it difficult to use?

A: The Lensbaby Velvet 56 is compatible with both the Nikon D500 and the Nikon D7100. It will work in Aperture Priority Mode and your in-camera light meter will work. Or you can shoot in Manual Mode. It will be Manual focus. Open up the aperture to get more of the velvety soft effect and close down the aperture to get a sharp image with just the edges falling off.