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Lensbaby Velvet 56 56mm f/1.6 Macro Lens for Leica L, Black

SKU: LBV56L MFR: LBV56L
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Key Features

  • Capture dreamy, ethereal images with the Velvet 56mm macro lens for Leica L mount.
  • Experience stunning bokeh & soft focus effects with this special-effect lens at f/1.6.
  • Get incredibly close with a 5" minimum focus distance, perfect for detailed macro shots.
  • Enjoy the solid build quality & classic feel of this manual focus Lensbaby prime lens.
  • Create unique portraits with a beautiful, velvety glow using this 56mm photography lens.
  • Enhance your Leica L-mount camera with the distinctive Lensbaby Velvet lens aesthetic.
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2021-12-27T20:48:47

Rated 5 out of 5

A Lens with Multiple Purpose

I bought this lens to cover a couple objectives; to use as an art lens and a beginner macro. This lens performs excellent on both sides! The bokeh it provides gets really artsy as you open up the lens more which is really cool as it's different. The macro features are also very nice as it still can focus in on very minute detail.

Christopher C.

2021-08-26T15:21:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent 56mm lens to creating soft focus dream state shots

A creative dream state lens. Great for creating dream state photos, nice and creamy images. The lens is of high quality construction with a very smooth focusing ring.

Guymond L.

2021-07-06T18:16:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Dreamy Lens

This is a great lens that has really helped me achieve the dreamy, velvety look I was going for with my flower photography.

Kimberly T.

2021-05-02T11:30:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Old School

I like the old school qualities of the lens. I enjoy old movies and this lens has the qualities seen in the old films.

Joseph V.

2021-01-22T07:48:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Lensbaby, Lens!

Amazing lens! No regrets on my purchase what-so-ever. The glow is very cool and the sharpness is excellent! Considering the 28mm Velvet lens next!

Ben N.

2020-07-21T10:34:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product

Excellent product, works as described.

JARED H.

2019-12-24T05:43:59

Rated 5 out of 5

A Creative Tool

It permits very creative imaging in camera.

Michael B.

2019-12-24T05:34:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Lensbaby 56 mm lens

Excellent lens!

Sherry K.

2019-07-31T06:03:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Fun lens for creativity.

Beautiful well made lens. Will take a little time to master.

PATRICIA A.

2019-03-31T15:16:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Lens

The lens has changed my photography life!

CINDY M.

2018-08-11T07:08:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Dreamy images

Love this for creating dreamy images. Did a newborn session for my nephew with this lens and they turned out beautifully.

ANNE C.

2018-08-08T14:29:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Dreamy views and totally clear views

I am still a newby as I have only had this lens for a month, but I am loving it so far. I have had the best luck when using it on a tripod. I am enjoying experimenting with the apeture since this makes such a drastic difference. I need to practice more with getting the focus perfect, but as they say, practice, practice, practice.

Laurie S.

2018-01-04T07:52:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic!

I've only had the lens for about a week and already I'm in love and taking great shots! The key is to first do a test at each aperture and observe the beautiful effects. It's a highly versatile lens -- soft and dreamy at f1.6 and sharply focused like a regular lens at f16. Amazing.

KATHLEEN H.

2017-12-18T07:36:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome creative lens

This is a manual focus lens that lets me get very creative. Love it.

Deborah S.

2017-07-23T17:31:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing

This lens has opened up a new world for me, I can now really shine at the portraits I love doing, as well as the flower pictures I love!!!!!

Jane C.

2017-06-11T12:21:13

Rated 5 out of 5

lens purchase, pentax

very pleased with the lensWrite your review here. It must be at least 10 characters long. Consider whether you would recommend this product and what you like or dislike about it.

DENISE M.

2017-05-06T03:55:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Lensbaby Velvet

For me there was a learning curve - I usually use auto-focus feature on my camera. This lens is total manual. Now that I have worked with the lens, I love it. It has great bokah when taking pictures of flowers. I have some really neat affect photos of my neighbor's dog -- face in focus and everything else fading to a warm bokah.

KATHLEEN D.

2017-04-19T21:38:42

Rated 5 out of 5

After two weeks I am quite pleased and expect I will be using this a lot, in my work.

Old school in that it's totally manual, but not a problem. One doesn't just slap it on and expect good results, a real learning curve. Each time I have used it so far, I am increasingly pleased. Great build quality.

Johnie J.

2016-12-13T11:09:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Just what I wanted

This lens does exactly what I hoped it would. Using it mainly for flower photography.

Karen T.

2016-10-12T13:56:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Special Lens for Special Effect

I take lots of animal portraits and I love the creamy look this lens can achieve while keeping your subject's eyes in focus. Great for flower photos, too. Need a little practice with adjusting aperture and manual focus, but it's with it to me. You can see an example of a photo taken with this lens here: https://morningstarfotos.smugmug.com/Pets/Pets-and-Animals-1/i-GRLsmk8#

ELISSA D.

2016-01-28T12:09:54

Rated 3 out of 5

One Trick Pony

Recommended with reservations. Hipster LOMO crowd may appreciate and it is clear this product was marketed to that demographic. Build quality is on par with modern Samyang platform. However, lens is glass and metal. No plastic. My copy has very faint grind during focusing that reminds me of a bad wheel bearing. Scrape scrape. That's enough for me to return and never buy another. The mount appears to be an anodized aluminum. It couples tightly to my Nikon D7000. Fits perfect to Nikon F5. Focusing is stiff with long throw. Lens is far too soft to be of use at 1.6. I had some decent art shots from 2-2.8 using D5 with Kodak CN400 film. I think the lens is better suited to mechanical film cameras. Over-priced at $500. On positive note the lens has a unique signature with sweet spot at 2.8. I have received comments asking if images were taken with vintage lens. Think of an old Leitz 35mm 3.5 Summaron with hazy elements. I also like the 2:1 macro capabilities -e.g. Orchids shot side open. I see little use for the lens stepped down to allow large DOF. For experimenters only. Pixel peeper stay away. I'm keeping mine for kicks.

BARRY H.

2016-01-22T08:11:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Lensbaby Velvet is Sweet!!

This lens is excellent. I love the creamy soft focus at wide apertures and it is also a crisp sharp lens at narrow apertures. It has not been off my camera since I bought it. One note though, if you shoot a Sony A7II the lens may not attach. I contacted the manufacturer and they told me the upgraded A7II had a lens attachment alteration they did not initially know about.They sent me a new lens and I returned the original one to them. So if you buy one and it doesn't work let Lensbaby know and they will send you a replacement lens.

DIANE H.

2015-12-16T06:07:16

Rated 3 out of 5

Great Product

Recently picked up this Lens and what the other comments say are true. This lens provides me all the optics i need for my current projects and it is built well

john d.

2015-06-09T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

More research should have been done.

I am using Sony Alpha cameras and when it advertised it was for Sony Alpha I figured like most lenses I could use standard settings on my camera's. The only setting I am able to use is manual. Focusing is a problem that I am trying to work through. The lens is a learning experience for me which I need. Lens is well built but I wish it could used with some of the camera setting specially focusing.

JIM J.

2015-05-05T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love It!

Lens feels solid in the hand and agile in use. I've taken it out 3 times so far and get more excited with each expedition. Don't tell my sister, but I'm getting it for her for xmas!

CHRISTINE B.

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Lensbaby Velvet 56 Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Mount

    L Mount

  • Lens Effect

    Macro

  • Lens Series

    Lensbaby Velvet

  • Color

    Black

  • Format Compatibility

    35mm Full Frame; APS-C; and 4/3rds Sensors

  • Camera Compatibility

    SLR and MIL cameras

  • Focal Length

    56mm

  • Aperture

    Minimum Aperture: f/16
    Maximum Aperture: f/1.6

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    130mm (5in)

  • Maximum Focus Distance

    Infinity

  • Filter Threads

    62mm

  • Focus Type

    Manual Focus

  • Coating

    Broadband multi coated anti-reflective

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9

  • Elements/Groups

    4 Elements / 3 Groups

  • Diagonal Angle of View

    Full Frame: 42.2°; APS-C (1.5x): 28.4°; 4/3rds: 21.9°

  • Creative Effect

    Velvet

  • Optic Swap Compatible

    No

Physical Details

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  • Dimensions

    2.8 x 3.34" (7.11 x 8.48cm)

  • Weight

    14.46 oz (410g)

  • UPC Code

    850024037922

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Compatibility-Leica SL, Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S, Leica SL3, Panasonic LUMIX S9, Panasonic S1, Panasonic S1H, Panasonic S1R, Panasonic S5, Panasonic S5 II, Panasonic S5 IIX, Sigma fp, Sigma fp LLeica SL, Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S, Leica SL3, Panasonic LUMIX S9, Panasonic S1, Panasonic S1H, Panasonic S1R, Panasonic S5, Panasonic S5 II, Panasonic S5 IIX, Sigma fp, Sigma fp L
Special Features-Aspherical, Dustproof/SplashproofAspherical, Bokeh Effect
Lens Type-Wide Angle ZoomUltra-Wide Angle
Filter Size-NA67mm
Fixed Focal Length-NA21mm
Lens MountL MountL MountL Mount
Maximum Aperture-f/2.8f/2
Zoom Focal Length-14-24mmNA

About Lensbaby Velvet 56

FEATURED REVIEWS

Lensbaby Velvet is Sweet!!

By DIANE H.

This lens is excellent. I love the creamy soft focus at wide apertures and it is also a crisp sharp lens at narrow apertures. It has not been off my camera since I bought it. One note though, if you shoot a Sony A7II the lens may not attach. I contacted the manufacturer and they told me the upgraded A7II had a lens attachment alteration they did not initially know about.They sent me a new lens and I returned the original one to them. So if you buy one and it doesn't work let Lensbaby know and...

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Love It!

By CHRISTINE B.

Lens feels solid in the hand and agile in use. I've taken it out 3 times so far and get more excited with each expedition. Don't tell my sister, but I'm getting it for her for xmas!

Let the Velvet 56 56mm f/1.6 Macro Lens for Leica L, Black, transform your photography experience. This high-quality, professional-grade lens is a modern classic, offering 1:2 macro capabilities that are perfect for capturing the intricate details of your subject. With a wide aperture of f/1.6, it delivers an ethereal, velvety glow at brighter settings, and as you stop down, it produces uniquely sharp images with a film-like, organic quality.

This versatile lens is a game-changer for photographers, allowing you to transition effortlessly from shooting an environmental portrait to capturing the minute details in a subject's attire or jewelry. It's an innovative tool for nature and macro photographers, with its close-focus capabilities and varying effects from impressionistic to a touch of velvety smoothness.

The Velvet 56 56mm f/1.6 Macro Lens is reminiscent of the classic portrait lenses of the mid-20th century, both in image style and construction quality. It features a smooth, dampened manual focus mechanism, giving you precise control over your final image. The lens is housed in a durable, all-metal body, ensuring it can withstand the rigors of professional use.

Experience the world through a new lens with the Velvet 56 56mm f/1.6 Macro Lens for Leica L, Black, and expand your vision of the world.

Lensbaby Velvet 56 Features

  • 56mm focal length
  • f/1.6 aperture
  • Velvet effect
  • 1:2 macro capability

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture dreamy, ethereal images with the Velvet 56mm macro lens for Leica L mount.
  • Experience stunning bokeh & soft focus effects with this special-effect lens at f/1.6.
  • Get incredibly close with a 5" minimum focus distance, perfect for detailed macro shots.
  • Enjoy the solid build quality & classic feel of this manual focus Lensbaby prime lens.
  • Create unique portraits with a beautiful, velvety glow using this 56mm photography lens.
  • Enhance your Leica L-mount camera with the distinctive Lensbaby Velvet lens aesthetic.

What's in the box:

  • Lensbaby Velvet 56 56mm f/1.6 Macro Lens (Black)
  • Front and Rear Lens Cap
  • Metal Lens Hood
  • Lensbaby 1 Year Limited Warranty