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Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Lens for Nikon Z

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Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Lens for Nikon Z
Key Features
  • Z-Mount Lens / Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/0.95 to f/16
  • 1 ED, 1 Aspherical, 3 UHR Elements
  • 13 Elements in 9 Groups
An optically advanced normal-length prime, the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Lens from Venus Optics lets you create crystal-clear images in both brightly-lit scenes and difficult lighting situations. Offered here with a Nikon Z-mount, this lens features an extremely bright f/0.95 maximum aperture for low-light environments and rendering dreamy bokeh with full-frame cameras. A perfect focal length for amateurs and professionals alike, the lens provides a 51° angle of view that is well-suited for portraits, street scenes, cityscapes, and reportage. The lens is video friendly as well and features a click switch mechanism so videographers can de-click the aperture ring to prevent the click sound when recording. This also allows for a smooth change in brightness when adjusting the aperture settings.
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Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 Overview

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An optically advanced normal-length prime, the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Lens from Venus Optics lets you create crystal-clear images in both brightly-lit scenes and difficult lighting situations. Offered here with a Nikon Z-mount, this lens features an extremely bright f/0.95 maximum aperture for low-light environments and rendering dreamy bokeh with full-frame cameras. A perfect focal length for amateurs and professionals alike, the lens provides a 51° angle of view that is well-suited for portraits, street scenes, cityscapes, and reportage. The lens is video friendly as well and features a click switch mechanism so videographers can de-click the aperture ring to prevent the click sound when recording. This also allows for a smooth change in brightness when adjusting the aperture settings.

Impressively bright f/0.95 maximum aperture is well-suited for working in low-light conditions and provides greater control over the focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.
Normal-length prime lens provides a 51° angle of view for a natural-looking perspective close to the human eye.
The optical design incorporates an aspherical element, an extra-low dispersion element, and three ultra-high refraction elements, which help to suppress spherical and chromatic aberrations for improved sharpness, color accuracy, and clarity.
Video-friendly design features a click switch mechanism to de-click the aperture ring. This prevents the click sound from being recorded and provides a smooth change in brightness when changing the aperture setting.
Robust metal construction with deep grooves on the aperture ring and focus ring to enable better handling.
Internal focusing minimizes focus breathing when changing the focus from one object to another. This design also helps prevent dust from getting into the lens.

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
45mm
Maximum Aperture
f/0.95
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
72 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/0.95
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
51°
Minimum Focus Distance
19.7" / 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.12x
Optical Design
13 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
15
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
72 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3 x 4.3" / 77 x 110 mm
Weight
29.5 oz / 835 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.33 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.9 x 5.2 x 5"

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 Reviews

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the shiny bit at the end of the lens, which goes ...

the shiny bit at the end of the lens, which goes into the camera - can this be removed (I see there are some screws)?
Asked by: Vasili
The silver bit at the end of the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Lens for Sony E is how you mount the lens to the camera.
Answered by: Ejona G
Date published: 2024-11-11

Is this an auto- or manual-focus lens?

Is this an auto- or manual-focus lens?
Asked by: Mike
The Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Lens for Canon RF is a manual focus lens.
Answered by: Ejona G
Date published: 2024-11-22

Is this lens weather-sealed?

Is this lens weather-sealed?
Asked by: David
No, the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 does not offer weather sealing.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2024-10-23
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