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

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

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Macro Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Lensbaby Velvet 56

Standard Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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

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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