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Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8

Sony E

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

This effect lens brings an 85 mm focal length to full-frame Sony E-Mount. At f/1.8 it gathers plenty of light and allows shallow depth of field. A 1:2 magnification at 23 cm minimum focus distance makes half-macro shots possible. Focusing is manual. It suits creative portraits, product photography and close-ups.

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 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 128 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 85mm f/1.8 compared

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

LensLensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IFSamyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 IIZeiss Otus ML 85mm F1.4
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight530 g570 g599 g1,033 g
Filter diameter67 mm72 mm72 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance23 cm110 cm110 cm80 cm
Length89 mm101 mm100.7 mm113 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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