Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Leica L (Black)

Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens good for?

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

This manual focus standard macro lens, offers a fast f/1.6 maximum and metal build. Being a Lensbaby product, this isn't your run of the mill 56mm macro lens. The Velvet 56mm employs a unique optical design that promises to provide a velvety, glowing, ethereal look to images, whilst still providing...

Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with X Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens good for?

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens good for?

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with MFT cameras. What type of photography is the Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens good for?

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with KAF3 Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens good for?

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied, Pricey

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied, Pricey

The Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a macro lens that delivers a soft focus look when shot at wide apertures, but sharpens when stopped down. Its one-of-a-kind design earns it Editors' Choice honors.

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  Unique design., Wide aperture., 1:2 macro magnification., Available for multiple systems.

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  Dims viewfinder at narrow apertures., Soft focus look not for everyone., Manual focus only.

Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens good for?

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with A Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens good for?

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

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  Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, No Weather Sealing, No Autofocus, Hood is not supplied

As far as effects lenses go, this one seems to strike a good balance between blurring details for effect, and being able to produce usably sharp images. The hazy effect itself is quite pleasant.

The Velvet 56mm is solidly built and fairly heavy for its size. The focus ring moves smoothly across a wide arc, but the aperture ring feels a bit loose. The lens can create sharp images at smaller apertures (F8 to F16), and larger apertures introduce a glowy unsharpness.

This lens is not for everyone. There's a pretty steep learning curve and keep in mind that everything is manual. But I love how it makes me slow down and really think about each shot, and the pictures that I've got from it are really lovely, some of my favourite shots of all time. Highly recommend!

I purchased this lens to use as a macro. Several photographers had recommended it. I was not disappointed. I have used it close-up - I can get 5 inches away - or further away to get a cleaner focus. Mostly I've used it on flowers. I'm glad I purchased it!

I like to take candid portraits and this lens takes some time to use. Manual focus is OK but metering through a stopped down lens takes some time. Took me awhile to figure out how to use the lens on my K-50 until I put the camera on Av. Instructions are minimal. At f5.6 and higher, images are sharp.

Very happy with my purchase. This is a beautiful, well made piece of kit. It does take some time getting use to what this lens does (240 practice frames so far) but the results show a lot of potential.

You cannot fault WEX service, ordered 10:30am Tuesday, received 2:30pm Wednesday, using the lens by 5pm same day. Maybe I was optomistic but I couldn't wait to get out with my new Lensbaby Velvet 56mm.

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  Durable, Great Picture Quality, Lightweight, Simple Controls

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  No aperture recorded in Exif

For the moment I am using this Art lens for taking Spring flowers. Very pleased with the results.The lens needs plenty of practice, so intend to use daily on my Fujifilm XT3.

My preference is for producing creative images and was keen to try this lens. It is not the easiest lens to use as it requires applying manual settings but I relish a challenge (it takes me back to the film days) and love the softness of the resulting images.

I use this lens for flower shots.I can get very close in macro mode.Get this lens!

I havent tried a scenic or portrait but this lens works great on flower macros. Low apertures produce a glow look w higher settings producing sharp images w rapid fade depending on aperture selection. It works well on my Sony using peaking to choose the focal point