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Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5

Leica L-Mount

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

This effect lens for L-Mount on full frame has a 28 mm focal length and an f/2.5 aperture. At its minimum focus distance of 4.9 cm it reaches a magnification of 1:2, which makes it a half-macro option as well. Focusing is manual only, and it weighs 594 g. It suits creative, portrait, macro and product work.

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 L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Lensbaby Twist 28AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Ultra MacroVenus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
Focal length28 mm28 mm25 mm25 mm
Max. aperturef/2.5f/3.5f/2.8f/2.8
Weight594 g140 g474 g400 g
Filter diameter67 mm–––
Min. focus distance4.9 cm20 cm11 cm17.3 cm
Length89 mm–102 mm65 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.

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 42 mm in full-frame terms.

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