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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6

Canon RF

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

With a 56 mm focal length and an f/1.6 maximum aperture, the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 is a bright effect lens for full frame on Canon RF. The wide opening allows short shutter times and shallow depth of field. Focusing is manual, down to 13 cm, and the lens weighs 400 g. It is aimed at creative work 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 RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 90 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 56mm f/1.6 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6Lomography Joseph Petzval 55mm F1.7 Bokeh Control Art LensMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 IIMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II
Focal length56 mm55 mm58 mm58 mm
Max. aperturef/1.6f/1.7f/1.5f/1.9
Weight400 g–445 g270 g
Filter diameter62 mm67 mm52 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance13 cm70 cm70 cm50 cm
Length95 mm–95 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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