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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6

Canon EF

Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6

Focal length
56 mm
Aperture
f/1.6
Weight
400 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
13 cm
Length
95 mm
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At a Glance

The Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 is a manual effect lens for full frame on Canon EF. It combines a 56 mm focal length with an f/1.6 maximum aperture, making it a bright standard prime. It focuses as close as 13 cm and weighs 400 g. It suits creative images and portraits.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
56 mm
Max. focal length
56 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.6
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.6
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
4
Groups
3
Weight
400 g (0.88 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
13 cm (5.12 in)
Length
95 mm (3.74 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 56mm f/1.6 fit?

The Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 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 90 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 56mm f/1.6 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 IIZeiss Otus 55mm F1.4Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II
Focal length56 mm58 mm55 mm58 mm
Max. aperturef/1.6f/1.5f/1.4f/1.9
Weight400 g445 g1,030 g270 g
Filter diameter62 mm52 mm77 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance13 cm70 cm50 cm50 cm
Length95 mm95 mm127.3 mm71 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6: FAQ

Does the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 have autofocus?

No, the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 have image stabilization?

No, the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 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 56mm f/1.6 weigh?

The Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 weighs 400 g. It is 95 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.

What filter size does the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 use?

The Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 is 13 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 90 mm in full-frame terms.

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