Lensbaby Announces Velvet 85mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E-mount and A-mount

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Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 lens in both Sony E-mount and A-mount (Pre-Order for $499.95 from B&H Photo) is designed to help create soulful, striking portraits and macro photos with lovely bokeh.

Following on the success of the bestselling Lensbaby Velvet 56, Velvet 85 combines lustrous skin tones with the added compression and bokeh of high-quality 85mm portrait lenses. Velvet 85’s macro feature also lets you get close to capture every compelling detail.

Product Highlights

    • Full-Frame Format
    • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
    • Soft Glowing Effect at Wide Apertures
    • Inspired by Classic Portrait Lenses
    • 1:2 Magnification, 9.5″ Working Distance
    • Manual Focus Design
    • 12-Blade Diaphragm

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Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Sample Image ©Anne Belmont Photography

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Expected Availability: July 11, 2017


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