A unique short telephoto with distinct classic appeal, the silver Nikon F-mount Velvet 85mm f/1.8 from Lensbaby produces a mid-20th century-inspired image quality that is well-suited to portraiture. Characterized by a smooth, glowing aesthetic, this lens's softness can be controlled by stopping down in order to produce a range of effects from soft and dreamy to sharper and crunchier at smaller apertures. A 12-blade diaphragm also contributes to the lens's aesthetic, and helps to produce a smooth bokeh quality to suit shallow depth of field imagery. Additionally, the manual focus design affords a working distance of 9.5" with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2 to benefit working with close-up subjects.
Focal Length | 85mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Lens Mount | Nikon F |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Minimum Focus Distance | 9.5" / 24.1 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.5x |
Diaphragm Blades | 12 |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Image Stabilization | No |
Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3 x 3.5" / 76 x 89 mm |
Weight | 1.2 lb / 530.1 g |
Package Weight | 1.56 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.6 x 4.3 x 4" |