Venus Optics Releases $799 Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 Lens for Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras: Digital Photography Review
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Venus Optics has released the Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF, the latest full-frame lens in its growing Argus line that includes Argus 35mm F0.95 FF and Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO Glass.
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The 45mm manual lens is composed of 13 elements in nine groups, including one aspherical element, one extra-low dispersion element, and three extra-high refractive index elements. If a 15-blade aperture diaphragm is available, has an aperture range of F0.95 to F16, uses a 72mm front filter thread, and has a minimum focusing distance of 50cm (19.7″).
The Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 has a physical aperture ring that can be turned off by flipping the switch. It also features a 300º focus ring throw and uses an internal focusing design, which Venus Optics says has been designed to minimize focusing. Together, these features make this lens an ideal lens for video recording.
Here is a collection of high-resolution sample photos provided by Venus Optics:
The lens is available in Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony E mount versions, with each measuring approximately 76.8mm (3”) long x 110mm (4.3”) in diameter and weighing approximately 835g (1. 8lbs).
Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF is now available for purchase in all three mount options for $799 through the end. Venus Optics Online Store.
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