Lensbaby Velvet 85Mm F/1.8 Canon Ef Lens

Lensbaby Velvet 85mm F/1.8 Canon Ef Lens

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A unique short telephoto with distinct classic appeal, the Canon EF-mount Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Canon EF Lensfrom Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Canon EF Lensproduces 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

Parameters
Focal Length	85mm
Maximum Aperture	f/1.8
Minimum Aperture	f/16
Lens Mount	Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage	Full-Frame
Minimum Focus Distance	9.5" / 24.13 cm
Maximum Magnification	0.5x
Macro Reproduction Ratio	1:2
Diaphragm Blades	12
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Size	67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)	2.99 x 3.5" / 76 x 89 mm
Weight	1.17 lb / 530.1 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight	1.53 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.1 x 4.3 x 3.9"

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. I want to get a good portrait bokeh background lens for my T5i canon. what would you reccomend? example: graduation photography

A: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens provide great control over the depth of field. The lens has a minimum aperture of F/1.8 which contribute with soft Bokeh when shooting portraits.

Q: 2. Does this lens come with a lens hood?

A: No it does not.

Q: 3. Will this work on the Z7 with the adaptor?

A: Yes.

Q: 4. Will this lens work with the Canon EOS 80 D?

A: Yes Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens is compatible with the Canon EOS 80D.

Q: 5. My in camera vibration reduction is not working with my old Lensbaby Velvet 56. I am using the FTZ adaptor. Will the Velvet 85 work so I can turn on my VR in my Nikon Z7ii camera?

A: Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data (Focal length & Max Aperture) to enable VR stabilization on the Z7 II camera. You also check the camera menu under Photo Shooting Menu; Vibration--you can set the VR to Normal, Sport, or Off.

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. Where is this lens manufactured?

A: This lens is manufactured in China.

Q: 8. Will this lens work on a Canon 5D Mk 4 in Aperture Priority mode or only in Manual?

A: Being that this lens lacks any type of electronic contacts, it can only be used in manual mode along with your 5D Mark IV, including manual focus.

Q: 9. Where is this lens manufactured??

A: This was made in China.

Q: 10. whtas the main difference between this one and the 100 mm macro in portraits???, whats the advantage of the 85mm... its macro also?

A: The Canon 85mm f/1.8 is more geared towards portrait photography than the 100mm macro lens http://bhpho.to/1kpHCb8. Since the 100mm lens is a macro lens, it is more suitable for macro photography and extreme close-ups, though it is still usable as a portrait lens. The 85mm f/1.8 will provide softer backgrounds and lovely bokeh, as this lens has a f/1.8 aperture, as opposed to the 100mm lens aperture of f/2.8. The 85mm f/1.8 is not a macro lens.

Tom	19/09/2024
[Canon EF] Just what I wanted! it is an ideal portrait lens perfect for my needs. You can choose any degree of softness or totally sharp. Focus and aperture settings operate very smoothly. T. 5

Don	13/09/2024
[1.53 lb] This lens is not for everyone - it is for people who either see the world in a softer beautiful way or people who want to see it that way. It gives you the ability to focus on a specific area of the image while gradually and softly blurring out the rest of the image and creating a beautiful glow. The aperture allows you to determine how much of the image is in focus. As you work with it I believe it will open up a new world of photography - but you have to learn how to use it and give it some time. Look at some of the great flower photographers and you will see how beautiful this, and other Lensbaby lenses, can make your images look. It can truly open up your creative side and for me it just makes photography fun. 5

Charles	12/09/2024
[Full-Frame] Lensbaby does it again. Love the soft focus. Shoot throughs are amazing. 5

Michael	01/09/2024
[85mm] I have been a fan of Lensbaby lenses for years and the Velvet 85 is no exception. This lens gives the entire image a soft pleasing glow - the entire image as this is not a elective focus lens. You dial in that amount of glow with aperture. As you stop down you can get get quite sharp images but the point of the lens is to open up your aperture to the point of soft glow you feel the subject requires. As with all Lensbaby lenses there is a learning curve - don't give up too early. Since the image you are trying to achieve has a soft glow, optimal focus can be tricky to achieve with this manual focus lens. I am using it on a Canon R5. Focus peaking on mirrorless camera really helps with focusing. It's still early days for me but I am really enjoying shooting with this lens. You can dial in the glow effect from almost non existent to full throttle at f1.8. This is a substantial lens so be prepared to carry some weight but I have not found this to be an issue. Loving the velvet glow. 5

Stacey	14/08/2024
[Manual Focus] I love the soft, retro, creamy look of shots with the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm. I found it worked best with a single subject, less cluttered scene. 5

Carmen	14/08/2024
[1:2] This is the first time that I buy a LensBaby and I am not disappointed. I'm used to autofocus so it has taken me some time to get used to manual focus. At very wide apertures the glowy effect is very pretty and at smaller apertures the images look very sharp. I've used it successfully for macro images. And it allows me to get pretty close to my subject. The lens is slightly big, but not too big or heavy. It has a barrel shape and the focus and aperture are controlled using the lens not the camera body. I'm very pleased with this lens and I see myself buying in the future more LensBaby lenses. 5

Felix	29/07/2024
[12] I have a large number of lenses, but this one gives me the most pleasure. I'm always excited to use it because I'm constantly learning more about its capabilities and how to best exploit them. One thing's for sure, you can't judge this lens by the usual standards. However, in terms of sturdiness, this lens is built like a tank. The lens has good sharpness, but it's not extreme. This can be a good thing for portrait photography. The wider the aperture, the creamier the bokeh becomes, to the point where it can be dizzying. If you're looking to try something different in photography, I recommend it. 5

Leslie	04/07/2024
[Full-Frame] There is a learning curve as Anne Belmont describes in using the Velvet 85 lens. The lens operates smoothly and beautifully and makes tack sharp images when stopping down or soft images when wide open. I feel some jiggle on my Sony E mount but there is no light leak. I have also used it with extenders but prefer without them. 5

Diane	03/07/2024
[67 mm (Front)] My Lensbaby Velvet is great so was the service. Received very quickley after ordering. Thanatos you 5

Jack	25/06/2024
[85mm] I am very pleased with the build quality of the lens. But most important, the visual effect you can create with it is awesome. 5