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Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Sony E

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Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Sony E
Key Features
  • Sony E-Mount/APS-C Format
  • 49.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/0.95 to f/11
  • 1 x ED Element, 1 x Aspherical Element
Inspired by the legend of Argus, a mythical giant with all-seeing sight, the Laowa 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Sony E-mount camera bodies from Venus Optics is a magnificent f/0.95 standard-length lens for APS-C-format cameras. The ultra-fast aperture is well suited for low light photography, astrophotography, shallow depth of field portraits, and narrative videography. The apochromatic design incorporates one extra-low dispersion element, one aspherical element, and three ultra-high refraction elements to achieve sharp, clear images with minimal chromatic aberration across the frame.
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Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Overview

Inspired by the legend of Argus, a mythical giant with all-seeing sight, the Laowa 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Sony E-mount camera bodies from Venus Optics is a magnificent f/0.95 standard-length lens for APS-C-format cameras. The ultra-fast aperture is well suited for low light photography, astrophotography, shallow depth of field portraits, and narrative videography. The apochromatic design incorporates one extra-low dispersion element, one aspherical element, and three ultra-high refraction elements to achieve sharp, clear images with minimal chromatic aberration across the frame.

For video applications, this dynamic manual focus lens has long focus throw and low focus breathing for fine focus control, plus a stepless aperture ring for smooth exposure transitions.

  • APO Apochromatic Optical Design
  • Internal Focusing
  • Stepless aperture ring
  • Low Focus Breathing
  • One extra-low dispersion element, one aspherical element, three ultra-high refraction elements
  • 14 elements in 9 groups
  • Nine aperture blades for excellent bokeh

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Specs

Color
Black
Focal Length
33mm (35mm Equivalent: 49.5mm)
Aperture
Maximum: f/0.95
Minimum: f/11
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
46.2°
Minimum Focus Distance
13.8" / 35 cm
Optical Design
14 Elements in 9 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
9
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
62 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.8 x L: 3.3" / ø: 71.5 x L: 83 mm
Weight
20.8 oz / 590 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.385 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.2 x 5 x 4.7"

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Reviews

Phenomenal lens made for filmmakers and photographers alike

By Tim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-04-05

This is my first Laowa lens, but it won't be my last. I get that this is a photo lens. And that real cinema lenses have gears for motors etc, but the focus throw on this lens is so long that it makes focusing handheld (and with its shallow depth of field) a breeze.  You can break down your rig as light as possible, as I've done in the photo I've attached and use focus peaking or the manual scales on the lens to focus. It's built incredibly well. It's all metal, but lightweight and portable, so you're inspired to take it anywhere you just want to document life as it happens around you. The focal length is a little tight on crop sensor, but I find it's the sweet spot to give just enough compression between your subject and background. There's just something about 33/35 mm lens on s35 sensors that look really good. On the Red Komodo- X, this is about 43mm in 6k 17:9 mode. It;s also APO, which helps reduce chromatic aberration (the purple-ish/greenish fringing around edges in bright conditions). Yes there's still some, but nowhere near as much as you'd expect for an aperture around f/0.95 aperture. The images look really good, too. For some reason, I feel like there's some barrel distortion... which I love, or maybe just some kind of 3d pop for images framed in the center. I can't explain it, but there's a lovely character to this lens. I have an R6 Mark II, which is full frame, and this won't work without heavy vignetting on the corners since the image circle doesn't cover full frame cameras. Again, this lens is made only for crop factor (The CF on the side of the lens) cameras (aps-c and super 35,) On full frame or anything else, you'll need to use a digital tele converter or crop-in in post (which ultimately reduces resolution.) Anyway, hope this helps someone!

Good lens

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-15

Good lens

See any errors on this page?

Does it cover the c70 sensor?

Does it cover the c70 sensor?
Asked by: Wenyu
This lens does cover the C70 sensor. This is an APS-C lens.
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2021-06-13

How can this be used when there is no RF APC ...

How can this be used when there is no RF APC format camera?
Asked by: David
Can I get an adapter to micro four thirds camera for this lens?
Answered by: Joe
Date published: 2021-07-19

Is it weather sealed?

Is it weather sealed?
Asked by: alan
Unfortunately Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for FUJIFILM X is not weather sealed.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2022-11-16

Why is it called 33 when it's really 50?

Why is it called 33 when it's really 50?
Asked by: Tony
The focal length of the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Nikon Z is based on the APS-C format, which is the equivalent angle of view of a 49.5mm Lens on a full frame camera.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2022-11-09

f0.95 APS-C is roughly f1.5 at Full-Frame? (angle ...

f0.95 APS-C is roughly f1.5 at Full-Frame? (angle of view changes obviously).
Asked by: s
The Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Canon RF is designed for the APS-C sensor. It would not cover a full-frame sensor. When used on a Canon RF-mount mirrorless digital camera, you would have to use the camera's [Cropping/aspect ratio] setting under the Camera Setting menu in the camera. The aperture indicated is the correct aperture for the APS-C sensor size, though the perceived depth-of-field would be the equivalent of a f/1.5 lens. While the focal length is correct, if you are trying to find the full-frame equivalent focal length, it would be equivalent to a 52.8mm lens covering a full-frame 36x24mm size sensor.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2021-05-24
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