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Venus Optics Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF Lens (Sony E)

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Venus Optics Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF Lens (Sony E)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/1.2 to f/16
  • Fast and Lightweight Wide-Angle Prime
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements
A lightweight, ultra-fast wide-angle prime ideal for traveling and adventure, the Sony E Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF Lens from Venus Optics has a 13-blade aperture that can render an expansive angle of view with sharpness, subject separation, and an expressive bokeh. Built for full-frame sensors, the lens features two ultra-high refractive and two extra-low dispersion glass elements that elevate the lens' imaging quality. Internal focusing and an aperture click switch mechanism make focus easy in both photo and video modes, while the 62mm filter thread allows shooters to achieve wide-aperture shots even in bright daylight.
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Venus Optics Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 Overview

A lightweight, ultra-fast wide-angle prime ideal for traveling and adventure, the Sony E Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF Lens from Venus Optics has a 13-blade aperture that can render an expansive angle of view with sharpness, subject separation, and an expressive bokeh. Built for full-frame sensors, the lens features two ultra-high refractive and two extra-low dispersion glass elements that elevate the lens' imaging quality. Internal focusing and an aperture click switch mechanism make focus easy in both photo and video modes, while the 62mm filter thread allows shooters to achieve wide-aperture shots even in bright daylight.

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 Specs

Focal Length
28mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/1.2
Minimum: f/16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
75.4°
Minimum Focus Distance
19.7" / 50 cm
Magnification
1:14.3 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.07x Magnification
Optical Design
13 Elements in 7 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
13
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
62 mm (Front)
Weight
1.2 lb / 562 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.2 x 5.2 x 4.6"

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 Reviews

Best Lens I’ve ever used…

By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-08-05

The rendering is absolutely stunning. Medium format like. To be this wide with this amount of shallow depth of field is a unique experience in film making/photography. Getting focus right takes some time and practice, but when you nail it, it’s gorgeous. Not to mention the lens hood is awesome.

Vignetting is strong for a full frame lens

By Matthew
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-17

I would have tolerated the vignetting but when I started looking at the coma in some of my nightsky images I am choosing not to keep this one.

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Does this lens have electrical contacts to ...

Does this lens have electrical contacts to communicate the settings to the camera?
Asked by: Daniel
Unfortunately, the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF Lens (Nikon Z) does not have any electrical contacts.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2024-08-29

What is the length of this Laowa Argus lens?

What is the length of this Laowa Argus lens?
Asked by: Isaac
The length of the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF Lens (Nikon Z) is 4.2".
Answered by: Andrea B
Date published: 2025-11-14
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