Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the Canon EF mount Velvet 56mm f/1.6 SE 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 image 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 silver 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.
Focal Length | 56mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Lens Mount | Canon EF |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Minimum Focus Distance | 5" / 12.7 cm |
Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:2 |
Optical Design | 4 Elements in 3 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Image Stabilization | No |
Filter Size | 62 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.8 x 3.34" / 7.11 x 8.48 cm |
Weight | 14.46 oz / 410 g |
Package Weight | 1.175 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.8 x 4.4 x 4" |