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Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/2.5
Weight
594 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
5 cm
Length
89 mm
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At a Glance

Built for full frame on Nikon Z, this manual effect lens has a 28 mm focal length that gives a wide field of view. The f/2.5 aperture allows shorter shutter times in dim light. The minimum focus distance is 5 cm, and the weight is 594 g. It suits creative images and portraits.

Good for

  • Creative
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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
5 cm (1.97 in)
Length
89 mm (3.5 in)
Diameter
72 mm (2.83 in)

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

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

The Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:
Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5II, Nikon Z6III, Nikon Z8, Nikon Zf, Nikon Z9, Nikon Z5, Nikon Z6II, Nikon Z7II, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z fc, Nikon Z50

Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensLensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Artra Lab Noxika 28mm f/2.8Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 AsphericalLensbaby Twist 28
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/2.5f/2.8f/2f/3.5
Weight594 g180 g350 g140 g
Filter diameter67 mm58 mm58 mm–
Min. focus distance5 cm35 cm28 cm20 cm
Length89 mm28 mm60 mm38.5 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 5 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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