Category Archives: Venus Optics

Clarification: Venus Optics has two new lenses: Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 (full frame) and Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO (APS-C)

In my previous posts I incorrectly reported that the new Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 is a replacement for the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO lens. The Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens (pictured above) is full frame and will be announced very soon (for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF). The […]

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New pictures of the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF

New pictures on the upcoming Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens from Venus Optics showed up on Chinese social media:

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Venus Optics Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens additional information (for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF)

Additional information on the upcoming Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens from Venus Optics (replacement for the current Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO version):

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Just announced: new Venus Optics Laowa 14mm f/4 Zero-D lens for Nikon F and Canon EF mounts

Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 14mm f/4 Zero-D lens for Nikon F and Canon EF mounts. The lens is currently available at the Venus Optics online store with free international shipping. The price is $499. Laowa lenses are also sold at Adorama and B&H. Additional information:

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Venus Optics displayed nine new Laowa lenses in a photo show in China

In a recent photography show/convention in Shanghai, Venus Optics displayed several new lenses:

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Venus Optics released Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for L-mount

Venus Optics released the L-mount version of their Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens. The new lens can be ordered at the Laowa official online store (with international shipping) and at Adorama. Additional information, including technical specifications, MTF charts, sample photos can be found here:

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Venus Optics announces the automatic aperture version of the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT lens

The previously rumored new Venus Optics lens that was announced today is the automatic aperture version of the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT lens. Here is the press release (sample photos can be found here):

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Venus Optics rumored to announce a new Laowa lens tomorrow

Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new Laowa lens tomorrow. My personal guess is that we will see a new Argus f/0.95 lens but I could be wrong (multiple Argus f/0.95 lenses are rumored to be announced). Stay tuned for the full details. Via Camnostic

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