Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Nikon Z

Overview

Reminiscent of classic 20th century lenses, the black Nikon Z 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.

Portrait-length 56mm focal length is compatible with Nikon Z-mount cameras with FX-format sensors.
Fast f/1.6 maximum aperture offers extensive control over selective focus and shallow depth of field, and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
The unique singlet-doublet-singlet lens design renders imagery with a soft, smooth, and glowing image quality reminiscent of mid-20th century portrait lenses.
Softness can be controlled by stopping-down the lens: when stopped-down to f/16, the image exhibits a smooth quality with greater central sharpness.
A 1:2 maximum magnification ratio and 5" minimum working distance enable working with close-up subjects.
Manual focus design with a smooth, dampened focusing movement is complemented by engraved focus distance indicators.
Manual exposure control requires stop-down metering and manual setting of the aperture.

Compatibility

Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Nikon Z

Key Features

Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
Aperture Range: f/1.6 to f/16
Singlet-Doublet-Singlet Optical Design
Soft Glowing Effect at Wide Apertures
Inspired by Classic Portrait Lenses
1:2 Magnification, 5" Working Distance
Manual Focus and Exposure Control
All-Metal Lens Barrel
Filter Thread: 62mm

SKU: GC40-LBV56BNZ

Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Nikon Z

Portrait-length 56mm focal length is compatible with Nikon Z-mount cameras with FX-format sensors.
Fast f/1.6 maximum aperture offers extensive control over selective focus and shallow depth of field, and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
The unique singlet-doublet-singlet lens design renders imagery with a soft, smooth, and glowing image quality reminiscent of mid-20th century portrait lenses.
Softness can be controlled by stopping-down the lens: when stopped-down to f/16, the image exhibits a smooth quality with greater central sharpness.
A 1:2 maximum magnification ratio and 5" minimum working distance enable working with close-up subjects.
Manual focus design with a smooth, dampened focusing movement is complemented by engraved focus distance indicators.
Manual exposure control requires stop-down metering and manual setting of the aperture.

Compatibility

Key Features

Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
Aperture Range: f/1.6 to f/16
Singlet-Doublet-Singlet Optical Design
Soft Glowing Effect at Wide Apertures
Inspired by Classic Portrait Lenses
1:2 Magnification, 5" Working Distance
Manual Focus and Exposure Control
All-Metal Lens Barrel
Filter Thread: 62mm

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Product Overview

Portrait-length 56mm focal length is compatible with Nikon Z-mount cameras with FX-format sensors.
Fast f/1.6 maximum aperture offers extensive control over selective focus and shallow depth of field, and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
The unique singlet-doublet-singlet lens design renders imagery with a soft, smooth, and glowing image quality reminiscent of mid-20th century portrait lenses.
Softness can be controlled by stopping-down the lens: when stopped-down to f/16, the image exhibits a smooth quality with greater central sharpness.
A 1:2 maximum magnification ratio and 5" minimum working distance enable working with close-up subjects.
Manual focus design with a smooth, dampened focusing movement is complemented by engraved focus distance indicators.
Manual exposure control requires stop-down metering and manual setting of the aperture.