Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon R. Here are the details:
- Pre-orders now open (international shipping available)
- Sample photos, technical specifications, MTF chart, and lens design diagram:
Lens key features:
- Maximum aperture f/0.95
- Close to Human Eyes Perspective
- Outstanding Optical Performance atf/0.95
- Aperture Ring Click Switch Mechanism
- Internal Focusing
- Low Focus Breathing
Sample photos (more available here):
| Lens | Laowa Argus 45m f/0.95 FF |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 45mm |
| Aperture | f/0.95 – 16 |
| Angle of View | 51.3° |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Lens Structure | 13 elements in 9 groups (Aspherical Lens*1, ED glass*1, UHR glass*3) |
| Aperture Blades | 15 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 50cm (19.7″) |
| Dimensions | About 76.8mm*110mm ( 3.02 x 4.3 ”) |
| Filter Thread | 72mm |
| Max. Magnification | 0.12X |
| Weight | About 835g/ 1.84lb (Without lens hood & both front cap and back cap) |
| Mounts | Sony E / Nikon Z / Canon R |
