Abelardo Morell Considers the World Through a Pinhole
Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the black Sony E mount Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens from Lensbaby produces a uniquely soft, glowing image quality that is well-suited to making expressive and ethereal portraits. The overall softness can be controlled by stopping down the lens while still retaining the smooth tonality of a soft focus lens. Compatible with full-frame sensors, this slightly longer-than-normal focal length pairs with the fast f/1.6 maximum aperture to excel in difficult lighting and achieve a shallow depth of field with controllable sharpness. Additionally, for increased creative versatility, the lens also offers a 1:2 maximum magnification and a minimum working distance of 5" for macro shooting. Housed within a black metal barrel, this lens also features smooth, dampened manual focus control to further benefit creative flexibility. Consistent with Lensbaby's aim of purveying selective focus capabilities and a unique velvety image quality, the Velvet 56mm f/1.6 is a versatile tool that marries classical looks with contemporary control.
Jill Waterman
3 years ago
Todd Vorenkamp
2 years ago
User Manual
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Specification | ||
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Focal Length | 56mm | f/1.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 | |
Lens Mount | Sony E | |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame | |
Maximum Magnification | 0.5x | |
Macro Reproduction Ratio | 0.0430555555555556 | |
Minimum Focus Distance | 5" / 12.7 cm | |
Optical Design | 4 Elements in 3 Groups | |
Focus Type | Manual Focus | |
Image Stabilization | None | |
Filter Size | 62 mm (Front) | |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.83 x 3.74" / 72 x 95 mm | |
Weight | 14.11 oz / 400 g |