The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R and the Lensbaby Velvet 56 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Lensbaby Velvet 56 is the longer of the two lenses at 86mm. The Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R with a length of 70mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Lensbaby Velvet 56's 72mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R and Lensbaby Velvet 56 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Lensbaby Velvet 56 weighs 400g, 1% (5g) lighter than the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R's weight of 405g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R and the Lensbaby Velvet 56 have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R and the Lensbaby Velvet 56 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Lensbaby Velvet 56 is also available in Canon EF , Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
56mm but while Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Lensbaby Velvet 56's widest aperture value is
F1.6.