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Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5

Sony E

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
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At a Glance

On Sony E full-frame cameras, this 28 mm effect lens offers an aperture of f/2.5 and manual focus only. Its minimum focus distance of 4.9 cm gives a magnification of 1:2, so it also works as a half-macro lens. Creative work, portraits, macro and product photography fit its profile.

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

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 AsphericalLensbaby Twist 28Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm25 mm
Max. aperturef/2.5f/2f/3.5f/2.4
Weight594 g325 g140 g393 g
Filter diameter67 mm49 mm–52 mm
Min. focus distance4.9 cm28 cm20 cm25 cm
Length89 mm58.8 mm–75 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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