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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6

Fujifilm X

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

The Velvet 56mm f/1.6 is a full frame effect lens used on APS-C with Fujifilm X-Mount. There its 56 mm equals 84 mm in full frame terms, a short telephoto. The f/1.6 aperture makes it bright. Focusing is manual, down to 13 cm. It weighs 400 g and suits portraits and creative work.

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 fits all Fujifilm X-Mount cameras. There its field of view equals 84 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.5).

Fujifilm X-Mount cameras

APS-C:
Fujifilm X-T30 III,Fujifilm X-E5,Fujifilm X-M5,Fujifilm X-T50,Fujifilm X-S20,Fujifilm X-T5,Fujifilm X-H2,Fujifilm X-H2S,Fujifilm X-T30 II,Fujifilm X-E4,Fujifilm X-S10,Fujifilm X-T4,Fujifilm X-T200,Fujifilm X-Pro3,Fujifilm X-A7,Fujifilm X-T30,Fujifilm X-T3,Fujifilm X-T100,Fujifilm X-H1,Fujifilm X-A5,Fujifilm X-E3,Fujifilm X-T20,Fujifilm X-A10,Fujifilm X-A3,Fujifilm X-T2,Fujifilm X-E2S,Fujifilm X-Pro2,Fujifilm X-T1 IR,Fujifilm X-T10,Fujifilm X-A2,Fujifilm X-T1,Fujifilm X-E2,Fujifilm X-A1,Fujifilm X-M1,Fujifilm X-E1,Fujifilm X-Pro1

Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 IIMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 IISG-image MF 50mm F1.8 Shaped Aperture
Focal length56 mm58 mm58 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.6f/1.5f/1.9f/1.8
Weight400 g445 g270 g311 g
Filter diameter62 mm52 mm52 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance13 cm70 cm50 cm50 cm
Length95 mm95 mm71 mm48 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.

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