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Lensbaby Velvet 56 vs Zeiss Touit 2.850M

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Lensbaby Velvet 56

Standard Prime | Fujifilm X

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Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8

Standard Prime | Fujifilm X

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Lensbaby Velvet 56 vs Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Lensbaby Velvet 56 and Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8, two Standard Prime lenses from Lensbaby and Zeiss.

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.

Lensbaby Velvet 56 Key Specs

  • 56mm Focal Range
  • F1.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 400g.
  • Diameter: 72mm
  • Length: 86mm
  • Min Focus Distance:5m

Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 Key Specs

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 290g.
  • Diameter: 65mm
  • Length: 91mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.15m
  • Max Magnification:1x

What type of photography are the Lensbaby Velvet 56 and Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Lensbaby Velvet 56 and the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Lensbaby Velvet 56 Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8
Bird/WildlifeFairFair
SportsAverageFair
PortraitExcellentVery Good
TravelGoodAverage
StreetVery GoodAverage
WeddingExcellentVery Good
Walk AroundGoodAverage
VloggingGoodFair
LandscapeGoodAverage

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Lensbaby Velvet 56 with a length of 86mm is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Lensbaby Velvet 56 has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8's 65mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 weighs 290g, 27% (110g) lighter than the Lensbaby Velvet 56's weight of 400g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.

Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Lens Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R
55mm
65mm 187g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 56mm F1.4 C
60mm
67mm 280g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 30mm F1.4 C
73mm
65mm 265g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR
59mm
60mm 170g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR
59mm
60mm 200g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
74mm
67mm 360g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Lens Fujifilm XC 35mm F2
47mm
58mm 130g Amazon B&H Photo
7artisans 35mm F1.2 Lens 7artisans 35mm F1.2
36mm
mm 150g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Lensbaby Velvet 56 and Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

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.

Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is also available in Sony E mount.

Focal Range

Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm. Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Reasons to choose Lensbaby Velvet 56 over Zeiss Touit 2.850M

Focal Length - Tele 56mm vs 50mm 6mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.6 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.6 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale Yes vs No Distance Scale to assist focusing
Max Sensor Coverage 35mm FF vs APS-C / DX covers larger sensors
Length 86mm vs 91mm 5mm shorter

Reasons to choose Zeiss Touit 2.850M over Lensbaby Velvet 56

Focal Length - Wide 50mm vs 56mm 6mm Wider coverage
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight 290g vs 400g 110g lighter
Diameter 65mm vs 72mm 7mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread 52mm vs 62mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance 0.15m vs 5m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 1x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Lensbaby Velvet 56 and Zeiss Touit 2.850M
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Lensbaby Velvet 56 and Zeiss Touit 2.850M
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust



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Lensbaby Velvet 56 vs Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Lensbaby Zeiss
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Standard Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Max Format 35mm FF APS-C / DX
Focal Range 56mm 50mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Black Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.6 F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown unknown
Optics
Optical Elements unknown 14
Optical Groups unknown 11
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 5m 0.15m
Max Magnification unknown 1X
Autofocus No Yes
AF Motor Type No AF Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Extending front Unknown
Distance Scale Yes No
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale Yes No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 400g 290g
Diameter 72mm 65mm
Length 86mm 91mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing No Unknown
Filter Thread 62mm 52mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied No Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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