Venus Optics, renowned for making some of the most unique lenses available, recently released the Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF, which offers an extremely wide maximum aperture parallel to a focal length in the middle of the spectrum. variable. This great review video looks at the new lens as well as the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in real life.
Coming to you from Frozen Christopher, this great review video introduces the new Venus Optics Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF lens. 28mm is a classic mid-length focal length that offers a bit more space than 35mm without the distinct wide angle of view of 24mm, making it great for street work, weddings, style scenes, etc. The new Laowa 28mm comes with a host of features, including:
- Mount: L mount, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E
- 13 elements in 7 groups (two ED and two UHR elements, plus one aspherical element for improved sharpness)
- 13 circular aperture blades for exceptionally smooth bokeh
- Weight: 19.82 oz (562 g)
All in all, while it won’t break any sharpness records, especially when extended, the 28mm f/1.2 looks like a pretty unique lens that could offer a lot of fun. Check out the video above for Frost’s full thoughts on the lens.
