Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the Nikon F mount Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 SE Nikon F Silverfrom Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 SE Nikon F Silverproduces 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 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.

F-Mount Lens/FX 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    Silver Edition, Clear Anodized Finish

Portrait-length 56mm focal length is compatible with FX format sensors as well as DX format sensors, where it will provide an 84mm 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. 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: 2. Because this is a full frame lens will it work with a Canon 40D?

A: Yes

Q: 3. Is there a way to use the Nikon D90 meter with the Lensbaby 56mm velvet?

A: No, there is not. According to page 230 of the Nikon D90 User Manual under "Compatible Non-CPU Lenses," Nikon states that the lens may only be used when the camera is in mode [M]. Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring, and the camera's autofocus system, metering, electronic analog exposure display, depth-of-field preview and i-TTL flash control cannot be used. As such, I would recommend to first take a picture with your desired settings, then review the image on the camera's rear LCD screen, then adjust your camera settings based on your image review and capture another image (then repeat as necessary).

Q: 4. 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.

Q: 5. 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: 6. 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: 7. I want to buy the Nikon F version so I can use it on my Nikon Film cameras, then attach the Lens baby to my fujifilm X-t3 with my vello adapter. Will the lens give its best performance on both cameras? The Vello adapter has no glass-it only adjusts the difference between the sensor and the lens. Nikon F cameras have a greater distance between lens mount and film.

A: Both cameras will produce equally good images.

Q: 8. 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: 9. does the barrel move when focusing?

A: The barrel of this lens does move when manually focusing.

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.