Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the FUJIFILM X-mount Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for FUJIFILM Xfrom Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for FUJIFILM Xproduces 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. I'm assuming this will work with the completely manual film K1000?

A: Yes, the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 will work with film and digital Pentax K-mount cameras.

Q: 2. 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: 3. 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.

Q: 4. 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: 5. Will this fit a Nikon F100 camera?

A: Sorry, I don't know. If you do get the lens you'll have a ball with it. One of my favorites.

Q: 6. For the Fuji X-T3 I was wondering do I need to purchase a special mount to attach this lens to my camera?

A: No special mount needed if you purchase this lens in your camera's native mount. You will however need to set your camera up to "shoot without a lens" in the menu with mirrorless cameras.

Q: 7. 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: 8. Just making sure it will work with my Nikon D 7000? I don't think there should be a problem but I thought I would ask before purchasing. Thank you

A: It should work just fine. Remember this is manual focus/exposure lens, but I'm sure you already knew that. I love this little lens, it produces the most beautiful soft focus images when shot wide open. Because this is a full frame format (FX) lens, when used on your D7000 DX body it will have the angle of view of an 84mm lens, perfect for portrait work. Good luck!

Q: 9. Can I use this lens on sony alfa 7sII?

A: Not sure if Lynn's baby makes a version that goes directly to Sony M Mount. This version is for Canon EF mount, so you would need an adapter for your Sony.

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.