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Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5

Fujifilm X

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

At a Glance

A full-frame lens on a crop mount, this 28 mm effect lens acts as a standard prime on Fujifilm X, with a 42 mm full-frame equivalent view. The aperture is f/2.5, and it reaches 1:2 magnification at 4.9 cm. Focusing is manual only. It suits creative work, portraits, macro and product photography.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Portraits
  • Macro
  • Product

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

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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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 fit?

The Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 fits all Fujifilm X-Mount cameras. There its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.5).

Fujifilm X-Mount cameras

Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Fujifilm X-Mount lenses.

LensLensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Thypoch Eureka 28mm F2.8Lensbaby Twist 28AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Ultra Macro
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm25 mm
Max. aperturef/2.5f/2.8f/3.5f/2.8
Weight594 g154 g140 g474 g
Filter diameter67 mm27 mm––
Min. focus distance4.9 cm40 cm20 cm11 cm
Length89 mm29.3 mm–102 mm
Autofocusnononono
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.

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