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Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

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

Made for Nikon Z full-frame cameras, this 85 mm effect lens sits in the short telephoto range. It stands out with a half-macro magnification of 1:2 at a 23 cm minimum focus distance, and its f/1.8 aperture allows shorter shutter times. Focus is set by hand only. Creative portraits, product shots and close-ups are its natural territory.

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 Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:
Nikon Z5IIC,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 85mm f/1.8 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 ZZeiss Otus ML 85mm F1.4Lomography Joseph Petzval 80.5mm F1.9 Bokeh Control Art Lens
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm80.5 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.4f/1.4f/1.9
Weight530 g740 g1,061 g–
Filter diameter67 mm72 mm77 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance23 cm100 cm80 cm80 cm
Length89 mm102.7 mm116 mm–
Autofocusnononono
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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