Velvet 56
$449.95 112
Our most popular art lens - the Velvet 56 adds ethereal mood to any scene with tack-sharp detail layered underneath edge-to-edge velvety glow effect.
Look into the Velvet 56 for a vision of the world you’ve never seen before. With a buttery smooth, vintage glow at wide apertures, you’ll create dreamy, and intricate images—perfect for everything from magical macro scenes to intimate, soulful portraits.
WHY Velvet 56?
"This lens will definitely do it for macro and nature photographers. The halation gives such a beautiful softness, yet dimension at the same time. It is truly magical. "
- Victoria Hederer Bell
WHY Velvet 56?
"I am IN LOVE with this lens! The thing that makes me most excited, and the reason I never want to take it off my camera, is the way it jumps from macro to far away shooting. I adore it!"
- Caroline Jensen
WHY Velvet 56?
"If I had to choose just one lens to use for photographing flowers for the rest of my life, it would be my Lensbaby Velvet 56."
- Kathleen Clemons
COMPATIBILITY
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SPECS AND DETAILS
Focal Length: 56mm
Primary Effect: Soft & Velvety (Velvet 56 installed)
Optic Swap Compatible: No
Aperture Range: f/1.6 - 16
Minimum Focus Distance: 130mm (5in)
Maximum Focus Distance: Infinity
62mm filter threads
Focus type: Manual
Format Compatibility: 35mm Full Frame; APS-C; and 4/3rds Sensors
Camera Compatibility: SLR and MIL cameras
Diagonal Angle of View: Full Frame: 42.2°; APS-C (1.5x): 28.4°; 4/3rds: 21.9°
Diaphragm Blades: 9
Elements/Groups: 4 elements / 3 group
Coating: Broadband multi coated anti-reflective
WHY Velvet 56
"This lens will definitely do it for macro and nature photographers. The halation gives such a beautiful softness, yet dimension at the same time. It is truly magical. "
- Victoria Hederer Bell
"I am IN LOVE with this lens! The thing that makes me most excited, and the reason I never want to take it off my camera, is the way it jumps from macro to far away shooting. I adore it!"
- Caroline Jensen
"If I had to choose just one lens to use for photographing flowers for the rest of my life, it would be my Lensbaby Velvet 56."
- Kathleen Clemons
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COMPATIBILITY
Lensbaby lenses are compatible with loads of different cameras. If you are curious if your camera is compatible with our lenses we have made the this compatibility tool to help you along the process of finding your perfect lens. Just fill out what lens you are interested in and what camera you have and we will do the rest!
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Lensbaby Velvet 56
I love this lens. Have been testing it indoors on my favourite subject - flowers, especially my new, blooming dahlias. I focus on the centre of the bloom, and love the soft, velvety texture this lens produces. Because it is a completely manual lens, I now keep detailed notes as to exposure and effect, and put the exposure info on each file, no need to hunt for written notes!
United StatesDreamy lens!
Well made lens and bringing a whole new perspective to images. I will definitely have this lens with me at all times! A GREAT addition…….
Velvet 56
$449.95 112
Our most popular art lens - the Velvet 56 adds ethereal mood to any scene with tack-sharp detail layered underneath edge-to-edge velvety glow effect.
Look into the Velvet 56 for a vision of the world you’ve never seen before. With a buttery smooth, vintage glow at wide apertures, you’ll create dreamy, and intricate images—perfect for everything from magical macro scenes to intimate, soulful portraits.