Lensbaby LB-V56BX
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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong macro (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average optical (0th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.6 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 400 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 420 | 350 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | SSM | stepping motor |
| 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 | 54.6 | 92.9 | 62.5 | 92 | 0.2 | 95.5 | 7.2 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 0 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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