Full Specifications of Venus Optics Laowa Argus f/0.95 Lenses

Venus Optics unveils new “Argus” lenses with f/0,95 aperture. These lenses are 25mm f/0,95 for MFT, 33mm f/0,95 for Fuji X, 35mm and 45mm f/0,95 for Sony E.

New f/0,95 Argus lenses are available in Sony E, Fuji X and MFT mounts.  The lenses will be available in Q2-Q3 and preorders should open soon. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.

Here are the specifications for the new Argus lenses:

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens (Full Frame)

• Focal length: 35mm
• Format: full frame
• Aperture: f/0.95 – f/16
• Viewing angle: 63.4 °
• Optical design: 14 lenses in 9 groups, including 1 aspherical, 1 ED, and 4 high refractive elements
• Aperture: 15 blades
• Minimum focusing distance: 50 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.1x
• Filter thread diameter: 72 mm
• Size: 76.8 x 103mm
• Weight: 755g
• Mounts: Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF
• Price: RMB 6,000 (approx. $910)

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 lens (APS-C)

• Focal length: 33mm
• Format: APS-C
• Aperture range: f/0.95 – f/16
• Viewing angle: 46.2°
• Optical design: 14 elements in 9 groups, including 1 aspherical, 1 ED, and 3 high refractive elements
• Aperture: 9 blades
• Minimum focusing distance: 35 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.125x
• Filter thread diameter: 62 mm
• Size: 71.5 x 83mm
• Weight: 590g
• Mounts: Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon EF-M
• Price: RMB 3,500 (approx. $530).

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 lens (MFT):

• Focal length: 25mm
• Format: Micro Four Thirds
• Aperture range: f / 0.95 … f / 16
• Viewing angle: 46.7 °
• Optical design: 14 elements in 8 groups including 1 aspherical, 1 ED and 3 high refractive index
• Aperture: 9 blades
• Minimum focusing distance: 25cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.17x
• Filter thread diameter: Ø62 mm
• Size: Ø71 x 86mm
• Weight: 570g
• Price – 3500 RMB (approx. $ 530)

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0,95 Lens

• Viewing Angle: 51.3°
• Optics 14 lenses in 9 groups, 1 aspherical, 1 ED, and 4 high refractive elements
• Aperture: 15 blades
• Minimum focusing distance: 50cm
• Magnification: 0.12x
• Filter thread diameter: 72mm
• Size: 76.8x110mm
• Weight: 850g
• Price: 6,000 RMB (around $900)