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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6

Nikon F (DX/FX)

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

On Nikon F-Mount, the Velvet 56mm f/1.6 is an effect lens for full frame. It joins a 56 mm standard focal length with an f/1.6 maximum aperture. Focus is set by hand, down to 13 cm. The lens weighs 400 g. It is meant for creative shots and portraits.

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 is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 84 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 IIZeiss Otus 55mm F1.4Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II
Focal length56 mm58 mm55 mm58 mm
Max. aperturef/1.6f/1.5f/1.4f/1.4
Weight400 g445 g970 g320 g
Filter diameter62 mm52 mm77 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance13 cm70 cm50 cm45 cm
Length95 mm95 mm125.3 mm45.5 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.

Is the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 84 mm in full-frame terms.

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