Venus Optics launches Laowa Argus 45mm f0.95 lens
Venus Optics has added to its Argus line of f0.95 lenses by launching the Laowa Argus 45mm f0.95 lens for full frame mirrorless cameras. This lens is priced at an affordable $799 US Dollars. The f0.95 aperture produces a phenomenal shallow depth of field.
The Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF offers 51.3° angle of view offers a field of view that is more appealing to human eyes and elevates the image from the mundane to the extraordinary. it is and extremely versatile to different applications. In this era of very less attention span, images need to quickly stand out from the crowd. This lens is aimed to produce a different bokeh and perspective so that the images are not tossed aside.
It is the perfect focal length for both amateur and professional photographers.
The Laowa Argus lens is full metal construction and is designed to deliver outstanding optical performance. This lens will come in handy in difficult lighting and in low lighting conditions where the f0.95 aperture will allow for shooting in low ISOs.
Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF employed 1 Aspherical Lens,1 ED glass and 3 UHR glass to achieve high optical performance. The lens delivers incredible sharpness and high-contrast images even when wide open while obtaining accurate colour and minimal distortion.
This lens accepts 72mm threaded filters. The aperture ring and focus ring have deep grooves for better handling. Together with 300°focus throw for precise set focus. It is a professional lens for every photographer to create their own masterpieces.
Switch for videographers to de-click the aperture ring. This could prevent the click sound to be recorded and a noticeable change in brightness when changing the aperture setting.
Low Focus Breathing: A low focus breathing eliminates the distraction of the changes in the angle of view when moving the focus from one object to another. Together with the accurate 300° focus thread makes it become the ideal lens for videography.
Internal Focusing: Internal focusing is designed to maximize the optical performance from minimum focusing distance to infinity focus. Also, the design prevents dust from getting into the lens easily. It also works better with accessories such as polarizers.
Specifications:
| Lens | Laowa Argus 45m f/0.95 FF |
| Focal Length | 45mm |
| Aperture | f/0.95 – 16 |
| Angle of View | 51.3° |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Lens Structure | 13 elements in 9 groups (Aspherical Lens*1, ED glass*1, UHR glass*3) |
| Aperture Blades | 15 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 50cm (19.7″) |
| Dimensions | About 76.8mm*110mm ( 3.02 x 4.3 ”) |
| Filter Thread | 72mm |
| Max. Magnification | 0.12X |
| Weight | About 835g/ 1.84lb (Without lens hood & both front cap and back cap) |
| Mounts | Sony E / Nikon Z / Canon R |
Price: $799 US Dollars
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