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Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5

Canon EF

Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/2.5
Weight
594 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
4.9 cm
Length
89 mm
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At a Glance

As an effect lens for Canon EF on full frame, this 28 mm prime opens to f/2.5. A magnification of 1:2 at a 4.9 cm minimum focus distance takes it into half-macro territory. Focusing is manual only. Creative work, portraits, macro and product shots are the intended uses.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Portraits
  • Macro
  • Product

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.5
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
8
Groups
7
Weight
594 g (1.31 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
4.9 cm (1.93 in)
Max. magnification
1:2 (0.5×)
Length
89 mm (3.5 in)
Diameter
72 mm (2.83 in)

Manufacturer data: lensbaby.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 fit?

The Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensLensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f/2.8Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL IIZeiss Distagon T* 2/28
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/2.5f/2.8f/2.8f/2
Weight594 g565 g180 g520 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm52 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance4.9 cm28 cm22 cm24 cm
Length89 mm89 mm25 mm93 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5: FAQ

Does the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 have autofocus?

No, the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 have image stabilization?

No, the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 weigh?

The Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 weighs 594 g. It is 89 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.

What filter size does the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 use?

The Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 is 4.9 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

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