Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR vs Lensbaby Velvet 56 Detailed Comparison

Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR vs Lensbaby Velvet 56

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Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR vs Lensbaby Velvet 56 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR and Lensbaby Velvet 56, two Standard Prime lenses from Fujifilm and Lensbaby.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Key Specs

50mm Focal Range

F2.0 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 46mm

Max Format: APS-C / DX

Fujifilm X Mount

Weight: 200g.

Diameter: 60mm

Length: 59mm

Min Focus Distance:0.39m

Max Magnification:0.15x

Lensbaby Velvet 56 Key Specs

56mm Focal Range

F1.6 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 62mm

Max Format:

Fujifilm X Mount

Weight: 400g.

Diameter: 72mm

Length: 86mm

Min Focus Distance:5m

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR over Lensbaby Velvet 56

Focal Length - Wide	50mm vs 56mm	6mm Wider coverage
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Focus Type	Internal Focusing vs Extending front	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Weight	200g vs 400g	200g lighter
Diameter	60mm vs 72mm	12mm smaller in diameter
Length	59mm vs 86mm	27mm shorter
Filter Thread	46mm vs 62mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance	0.39m vs 5m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.15x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Lensbaby Velvet 56 over Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR

Focal Length - Tele	56mm vs 50mm	6mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.6 vs 2	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.6 vs 2	Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors

Common Strengths of Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR and Lensbaby Velvet 56

Autofocus	Yes vs Yes	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR and Lensbaby Velvet 56

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

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Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR vs Lensbaby Velvet 56 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR	Lensbaby Velvet 56
Brand	Fujifilm	Lensbaby
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Standard Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X
Max Format	APS-C / DX	35mm FF
Focal Range	50mm	56mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black, silver	Black, silver
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.0	F1.6
Min Aperture	F16
Aperture Ring	unknown	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	unknown	unknown
Optical Groups	unknown	unknown
Special Elements	1 ED element	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.39m	5m
Max Magnification	0.15X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	No AF
Full Time Manual		Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Extending front
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	200g	400g
Diameter	60mm	72mm
Length	59mm	86mm
Materials	Metal	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	46mm	62mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	No
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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