The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 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 Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 with a length of 43mm, is 43mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Lensbaby Velvet 56 also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 and Lensbaby Velvet 56 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 and the Lensbaby Velvet 56 Size and Weight 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. Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 weighs 155g, which means it is 245g (61%) lighter than the Lensbaby Velvet 56 which has a weight of 400g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Lensbaby Velvet 56 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Lensbaby Velvet 56:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Lensbaby Velvet 56 has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Canon EF , Micro Four Thirds , Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF3 , Samsung NX , Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm .
On the other hand, the Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm.
