Lensbaby LB-V56BX 56mm
Its singlet-doublet-singlet optical design and f/1.6 maximum aperture deliver a distinct soft, glowing effect for ethereal portraits, with control over sharpness via the 11-blade aperture. The all-metal barrel, smooth manual focus, and 1:2 macro magnification at a 5-inch working distance add tactile build quality and creative versatility. This lens is best for portrait photographers who intentionally seek a vintage, soft-focus aesthetic rather than clinical sharpness.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 56 |
| Focal Length Max | 56 |
| Elements | 4 |
| Groups | 3 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 127 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Lensbaby LB-V56BX 56mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.6 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 400 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 107 |
| AF Type | - | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lensbaby LB-V56BX 56mm | 53.7 | 91.6 | 66.1 | 90.5 | 0.2 | 94 | 7.2 | 33.6 | 89.9 | 36.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.7 | 80.7 | 86.5 | 90.9 | 82.6 | 83 | 80.3 | 78.5 | 89.9 | 36.9 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 86 | 69.8 | 85.1 | 91.1 | 83 | 63.2 | 89.5 | 85.6 | 82.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.7 | 86 | 76.1 | 85.1 | 88.4 | 83 | 90.8 | 68 | 70.5 | 36.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.7 | 85.8 | 50.6 | 86.8 | 83 | 63.2 | 80.4 | 85.6 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 74 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.1 | 76.2 | 63.2 | 83.2 | 81.4 | 93.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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