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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art vs Lensbaby Velvet 56
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro

Macro Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art

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Lensbaby Velvet 56

Standard Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art

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Reasons to choose Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art over Lensbaby Velvet 56
Focal Length - Tele 70mm vs 56mm 14mm more tele coverage
Diaphragm Blades 9 vs better Bokeh
Autofocus Yes vs None Easier and more accurate focusing
Diameter 71 mm vs 72 mm 1 mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread 49 mm vs 62 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Weather Sealing Yes vs None weather sealed
Reasons to choose Lensbaby Velvet 56 over Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art
Price $375 vs $429 Cheaper by $54
Focal Length - Wide 56mm vs 70mm 14mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.6 vs 2.8 faster lens at wide
Weight 400 g vs 515 g 115 g lighter
Length 86 mm vs 106 mm 20 mm shorter
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Lensbaby Velvet 56 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Lensbaby Velvet 56
Brand Sigma Lensbaby
Lens Type Prime Prime
Price $429.00 $374.95
Lens Type Macro Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 70mm 56mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F1.6
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring No Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 13 unknown
Optical Groups 10 unknown
Special Elements Two FLD glass elementsTwo SLD glass elementsTwo aspherical elements unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.26m 5m
Max Magnification 1X unknown
Autofocus Yes No
AF Motor Type Micromotor No AF
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Extending front Extending front
Distance Scale Unknown Yes
DoF Scale Unknown No
Distance Scale Unknown Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 515g 400g
Diameter 71mm 72mm
Length 106mm 86mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes No
Filter Thread 49mm 62mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes No
Hood Code LH708-01 Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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