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Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8

Canon RF

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

A manually focused effect lens for full-frame Canon RF, the Velvet belongs to the short telephoto range and opens up to f/1.8. That allows shorter shutter times and shallow depth of field. With 1:2 magnification and a 23 cm minimum focus distance, it reaches into half-macro territory. It suits creative portraits, product shots and macro subjects.

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 RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 136 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 85mm f/1.8 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RFZeiss Otus ML 85mm F1.4Lomography Joseph Petzval 80.5mm F1.9 Bokeh Control Art Lens
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm80.5 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.4f/1.4f/1.9
Weight530 g730 g1,055 g–
Filter diameter67 mm72 mm77 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance23 cm110 cm80 cm80 cm
Length89 mm98.7 mm111 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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