Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm
Lensbaby
36 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
No customer feedback yet
Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm
65 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 is a creative manual-focus lens that delivers soft, dreamy portraits and unique effects straight out of camera. Build quality feedback is split: some call it cheap and wobbly, while others praise solid construction. It works on many Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Pentax mounts but requires patience with manual focus. Most users love the artistic results despite mixed feelings on build.
Pros
- Unique soft focus effect
- Fun and creative lens
- Solid build praised by many
- Beautiful portrait results
Cons
- Cheap build and wobbling reported
- Loose mount and barrel play
- Rear lens cap falls off
- Very soft wide open
Build quality 6
Creative effect 5
Image softness 4
Manual focus challenge 3
Compatibility 6
Fun experience 3
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 4 |
| Groups | 15 | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-6.3 | f/1.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 127 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average optical (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR0.123score per dollar
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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 56mm0.106score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
