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Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8

Canon EF

Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
530 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
23 cm
Length
89 mm
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At a Glance

The Velvet is an 85 mm effect lens that covers the short telephoto range on full-frame Canon EF. Its f/1.8 aperture allows shorter shutter times and shallow depth of field. With a minimum focus distance of 23 cm and a 1:2 magnification, half-macro subjects are within reach. Focusing is done by hand. It fits creative portraits, product work and close-up photography.

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
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
4
Groups
3
Weight
530 g (1.17 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
23 cm (9.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:2 (0.5×)
Length
89 mm (3.5 in)
Diameter
76 mm (2.99 in)

Manufacturer data: lensbaby.com, lensbaby.com

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

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Which cameras does the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 fit?

The Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 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 136 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 85mm f/1.8 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IFZeiss Otus 85mm F1.4Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/85
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight530 g540 g1,200 g670 g
Filter diameter67 mm72 mm86 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance23 cm110 cm80 cm100 cm
Length89 mm75 mm124 mm65 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8: FAQ

Does the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 have autofocus?

No, the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 have image stabilization?

No, the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 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 85mm f/1.8 weigh?

The Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 weighs 530 g. It is 89 mm long with a diameter of 76 mm.

What filter size does the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 use?

The Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 is 23 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.

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