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Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5

Canon RF

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

This Canon RF effect lens pairs a 28 mm focal length with an f/2.5 aperture on full frame. It reaches a magnification of 1:2 at 4.9 cm, which counts as half-macro. Focusing is manual only, and the lens weighs 594 g. Creative, portrait, macro and product work are its 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 RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Lensbaby Twist 28Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STMLomography Joseph Petzval 27mm F1.7 Bokeh Control Art Lens
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm27 mm
Max. aperturef/2.5f/3.5f/2.8f/1.7
Weight594 g140 g120 g–
Filter diameter67 mm–55 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance4.9 cm20 cm23 cm27 cm
Length89 mm–24.7 mm–
Autofocusnonoyesno
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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