Venus Optics unveils new “Argus” lenses with f/0,95 aperture. These lenses are 25mm f/0,95 for MFT, 33mm f/0,95 for Fuji X, 35mm and 45mm f/0,95 for Sony E.
New f/0,95 Argus lenses are available in Sony E, Fuji X and MFT mounts. The lenses will be available in Q2-Q3 and preorders should open soon. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.
Here are the specifications for the new Argus lenses:
Venus Optics Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens (Full Frame)
- Focal length: 35mm
- Format: full frame
- Aperture: f/0.95 – f/16
- Viewing angle: 63.4 °
- Optical design: 14 lenses in 9 groups, including 1 aspherical, 1 ED, and 4 high refractive elements
- Aperture: 15 blades
- Minimum focusing distance: 50 cm
- Maximum magnification: 0.1x
- Filter thread diameter: 72 mm
- Size: 76.8 x 103mm
- Weight: 755g
- Mounts: Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF
- Price: RMB 6,000 (approx. $910)
Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 lens (APS-C)
- Focal length: 33mm
- Format: APS-C
- Aperture range: f/0.95 – f/16
- Viewing angle: 46.2°
- Optical design: 14 elements in 9 groups, including 1 aspherical, 1 ED, and 3 high refractive elements
- Aperture: 9 blades
- Minimum focusing distance: 35 cm
- Maximum magnification: 0.125x
- Filter thread diameter: 62 mm
- Size: 71.5 x 83mm
- Weight: 590g
- Mounts: Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon EF-M
- Price: RMB 3,500 (approx. $530).
Venus Optics Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 lens (MFT):
- Focal length: 25mm
- Format: Micro Four Thirds
- Aperture range: f / 0.95 … f / 16
- Viewing angle: 46.7 °
- Optical design: 14 elements in 8 groups including 1 aspherical, 1 ED and 3 high refractive index
- Aperture: 9 blades
- Minimum focusing distance: 25cm
- Maximum magnification: 0.17x
- Filter thread diameter: Ø62 mm
- Size: Ø71 x 86mm
- Weight: 570g
- Price – 3500 RMB (approx. $ 530)
Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0,95 Lens
- Viewing Angle: 51.3°
- Optics 14 lenses in 9 groups, 1 aspherical, 1 ED, and 4 high refractive elements
- Aperture: 15 blades
- Minimum focusing distance: 50cm
- Magnification: 0.12x
- Filter thread diameter: 72mm
- Size: 76.8x110mm
- Weight: 850g
- Price: 6,000 RMB (around $900)
