Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds. Pre-orders are now open at the official Laowa online store that offers international shipping. Key features of the new Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO lens:
- Ultra-fast f/0.95
- Top-notch optical performance
- APO Design
- Video friendly design
- Internal focusing
- Low focus breathing
- Long focus throw
- Stunning Bokeh Rendering
- Full-Metal Lens build
- The US price for Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO is $399
Lens specification:
| Laowa Argus 25m f/0.95 MFT APO | |
| Focal Length | 25mm |
| Aperture | f/0.95 – 11 |
| Angle of View | 46.7° |
| Format Compatibility | MFT |
| Lens Structure | 14 elements/ 8 groups ( Aspherical Lens*1, ED glass*1, UHR glass*3 ） |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 25cm (9.8’) |
| Dimensions | 71mm*86mm (2.8x 3.4”) |
| Filter Thread | 62mm |
| Max. Magnification | 0.17X |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Weight | 1.25 lb /~570g (without lens hood, front cap, rear cap) |
| Mounts | MFT |
Sample photos can be found here.
Additional details on the upcoming Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 lens for MFT from Venus Optics
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