The light-sensitive Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a manual lens that demonstrates Lensbaby's growth into the high-end segment both in quality and optics.

The incredible versatility of the Lensbaby Velvet 56 is evident in the various applications of this lens. Photographers can seamlessly transition from velvety portraits to detailed shots of clothing or jewelry, and even to nature and macro photos with a sharp focal point, effectively tackling nearly all creative challenges possible with this focal length.

The lens creates impressive images at wide apertures with a velvety, extremely aesthetic, and flattering appearance for the subject. This quality becomes sharper and more subtle as the aperture is closed down. The captured images radiate beautiful tones reminiscent of the velvety film look of yesteryear. The Velvet 56 strongly resembles the image effect and construction quality of classic portrait lenses from the mid-20th century. Weighing 400 grams, it underscores an exceptionally high quality. The polished surface of the lens and the manual focus transport the user back to the good old days of photography.

The ability to move between extreme macros, soft portraits, and distant subjects with a variety of details brings a lot of joy to a photographer's life and expands the photographic horizon more than traditional prime lenses can.