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Lensbaby Velvet 56 Sony Alpha Review

Lensbaby Velvet 56

Main Features

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


Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with A Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Lensbaby Velvet 56 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitExcellent
TravelGood
StreetVery Good
WeddingExcellent
Walk AroundGood
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
Macro

Reasons to Buy Lensbaby Velvet 56 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus
Hood is not supplied


Lens Mount

Lensbaby Velvet 56 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.

Lensbaby Velvet 56 is also available in Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Samsung NX and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Lensbaby Velvet 56 has a maximum diameter of 72mm and total length of 86mm. It weighs 400g / 14.1 oz.

Lensbaby Velvet 56 has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Lensbaby Velvet 56:

  • 62mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 62mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 62mm Clear Protection Lens Filters



Focal Range

Lensbaby Velvet 56 has a fixed focal length of 56mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 84mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Lensbaby Velvet 56 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Sony Alpha mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

Lenses Similar to Lensbaby Velvet 56 With Optical Image Stabilization
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Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 520gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Sony Alpha mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD: 0.3x - (Compare)
  • Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A: 0.18x - (Compare)

Aperture

Lensbaby Velvet 56 has a max aperture of F1.6.

Lens Hood

Lensbaby Velvet 56 doesn't come with a lens hood.

Body Colour

Lensbaby Velvet 56 is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Lensbaby Velvet 56

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Lensbaby Velvet 56 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Lensbaby Velvet 56 Lens
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Lensbaby Burnside 35 Lens Lensbaby Burnside 35
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35mm FF 374gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 222gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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APS-C / DX 295gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
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35mm FF 505gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM Lens Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM
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35mm FF 1400gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A Lens Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A
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35mm FF 815gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Lens Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
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APS-C / DX 170gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 520gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Lensbaby Velvet 56 Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony 50mm F1.4 Lens Sony 50mm F1.4
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35mm FF 222gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro
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APS-C / DX 295gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM Lens Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM
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35mm FF 518gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Lens Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
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APS-C / DX 170gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
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35mm FF 320gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM Lens Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM
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35mm FF 1400gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 520gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR Lens Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR
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35mm FF 144gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro Lens Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro
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APS-C / DX 400gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A Lens Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A
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35mm FF 815gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
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35mm FF 505gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Lensbaby Velvet 56 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Lensbaby
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 56mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.6
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 5m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 400g
Diameter 72mm
Length 86mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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