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Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8

Leica L-Mount

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

This 85 mm f/1.8 effect lens covers the short telephoto range on full-frame L-Mount. It reaches a magnification of 1:2 with a minimum focus distance of 23 cm, which allows half-macro shots. The f/1.8 aperture permits shorter shutter times and shallow depth of field. Focusing is manual only. It suits creative portraits, product shots and close-ups.

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 L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 128 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 85mm f/1.8 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8Meike AF 85mm f1.8 Pro STMPanasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8AstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 II
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/1.8f/1.8
Weight530 g390 g355 g–
Filter diameter67 mm62 mm67 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance23 cm85 cm80 cm80 cm
Length89 mm90 mm82 mm–
Autofocusnoyesyesyes
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 128 mm in full-frame terms.

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