Reviewed: Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 (on Sony A7R II)

2016-09-25 • SEND FEEDBACK |
Related: Lensbaby, Lensbaby Lenses, Lensbaby Velvet, Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6, Sony, Sony A7R, Sony A7R II, Sony A7R III, Sony mirrorless

Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6

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The about $499 Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 is available for Sony E, Nikon, Canon, Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm X, Pentax and more, and in silver and black and copper finish.

Massive uncorrected optical aberrations lend a halo effect to images at wider apertures which are best used for 'classic' special effects purposes. The results can be very pretty, but the look is so distinctive that it can be easily overused. As such, it should be considered a solid but special-purpose tool.

• Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Introduction
• Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Aperture Series: Pomegranates and Greenery
• Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Aperture Series: Pomegranate Closeup
• Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Aperture Examples: Various

Image sizes up to 28 megapixels pixels, with crops.

f1.6 @ 1/80 sec, ISO 100; 2016-09-25 14:08:21
Sony A7R II + Lensbaby Velvet @ 56mm

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