A unique short telephoto with distinct classic appeal, the black Canon EF-mount Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Canon EFfrom Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Canon EFproduces a mid-20th century-inspired image quality that is well-suited to portraiture. Characterized by a smooth, glowing aesthetic, this lens's softness can be controlled by stopping down in order to produce a range of effects from soft and dreamy to sharper and crunchier at smaller apertures. A 12-blade diaphragm also contributes to the lens's aesthetic, and helps to produce a smooth bokeh quality to suit shallow depth of field imagery. Additionally, the manual focus design affords a working distance of 9.5" with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2 to benefit working with close-up subjects.

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16    Soft Glowing Effect at Wide Apertures    Inspired by Classic Portrait Lenses    1:2 Magnification, 9.5" Working Distance    Manual Focus Design    12-Blade Diaphragm

Short telephoto portrait-length lens is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however it can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 136mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture affords greater control over depth of field for working with shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques, and also benefits working in low-light conditions.

Inspired by classic portrait lenses from the mid-20th century, this lens is designed to produce an ethereal glowing quality with soft, smooth tonality that is well-suited to portraiture.

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 working distance of 9.5" along with a 1:2 reproduction ratio suits working with close-up subjects.

Manual focus design with a smooth, dampened focusing movement is complemented by engraved focus distance indicators.

A 12-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth bokeh quality that is ideal for selective focus imagery.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This lens will work on the Nikon Z5?

A: Yes, the Lensbaby Velvet 85 mm 1.8 is compatible with the Nikon Z5.

Q: 2. Where is this lens manufactured??

A: This was made in China.

Q: 3. I have a Canon 5D Mk4. Will this lens operate in Aperture Priority mode or only in Manual?

A: Manual only.

Q: 4. I have zero experience with the Lensbaby line... input please on if you'd think it would work well for portraits?

A: It is a matter of opinion but I find the Lensbaby lenses are best used as a more experimental lens. It is manual focus. For shooting portraits professionally, I would recommend an auto focus Canon 85mm as a main lens and consider a Lensbaby as a secondary experimental lens.

Q: 5. I assume this a totally manual lens and that for a current digital camera, you would need to use the aperture or manual exposure setting? I'm from the generation that would feel comfortable with manual focus and would be interested to hear about the experience of others with this type of lens.

A: Hi Tim, Yes this is a manual focus lens. On your Canon camera you should be able to shoot in either Aperture Priority mode or Manual mode. I'll let others comment on their experiences with the lens. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

Q: 6. Will this lens fit a nikon Z fs, do i need an extra adaptor?

A: The Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Nikon Z (Black) fits direct on to a Nikon Zfc Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 7. Does this lens come with a lens hood?

A: No it does not.

Q: 8. is this lens work 5d mark ii?

A: Yes, this lens will work on the 5D MK2 as well as all Canon EOS cameras including film cameras like the A2 or Elan.

Q: 9. What size filter thread for the Velvet 85mm?

A: Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Lens with Copper Rings (Micro Four Thirds, Black) has front thread of 67mm for filters and caps.

Q: 10. Will this lens work on: a) Nikon D700 and b) Nikon (FM2/FE2/FM3A/F3 Thanks!

A: Yes, will work on both cameras.