Venus Optics is set to announce the Laowa Argus line of f/0.95 prime lenses for mirrorless

Craig Blair
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According to Photo Rumors, Venus Optics is going to announce a trio of f/0.95 prime lenses for mirrorless mounts, including EF-M and RF.

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 mirrorless 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)

Specifications for the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 mirrorless 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).

Specifications for the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 mirrorless 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)
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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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