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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6

Sony E

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 Sony E-Mount, this effect lens is a bright standard prime for full frame. The f/1.6 aperture means short shutter times and shallow depth of field. Focus is set manually, with a minimum focus distance of 13 cm. The weight is 400 g. It suits 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 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 84 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 56mm f/1.6 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6Lomography Joseph Petzval 55mm F1.7 Bokeh Control Art LensMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 IIMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II
Focal length56 mm55 mm58 mm58 mm
Max. aperturef/1.6f/1.7f/1.5f/1.9
Weight400 g–445 g270 g
Filter diameter62 mm67 mm52 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance13 cm70 cm70 cm50 cm
Length95 mm–95 mm71 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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