New: Lensbaby Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens for Pentax K-mount

• 8 years ago
• Categories: Third party lenses
• Tags: Lensbaby, Lensbaby Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens

Lensbaby announced a new Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens with 1:2 macro capabilities for Pentax K-mount. The price is $499.95. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. Sample photos can be found here. See also this hands-on report on the new lens.

Velvet 85 lens specifications:

• 85mm focal length
• f/1.8-16 • 62mm filter
• 1:2 Macro
• 12 blade aperture
• Focuses from 9.5” from front element to infinity
• Metal lens hood included with Velvet 85 lenses for mirrorless cameras only
• Dimensions (DSLR) 89mm at infinity to 132mm at Macro, mm diameter
• Dimensions (mirrorless without hood) 103mm Infinity to 145mm at Macro
• Weight ~ 530 grams

Via Photorumors