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Review Summary
2022-06-06T10:12:31
Good lens but being MF only is more of a pain than the low f-stop is worth.
John M.
Nikon Z Mount
Full Frame
45mm
Manual Focus
f/0.95 - 16
Standard
Base
Nikon Z
Venus Laowa
Bokeh Effect
72mm
19.7" / 50 cm
72 mm (Front)
No
51.3 Degree
13 elements in 9 groups (Aspherical Lens 1, ED glass 1, UHR glass 3)
Approx. 1.84 lbs (835g) (Without lens hood & both front cap and back cap)
3.02 x 4.3" (76.8 x 110mm)







Take your photography to new heights with the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 Lens for Nikon Z. This high-quality, innovative lens is the sibling to the Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF and 33mm f/0.95 CF APO, offering a versatile and reliable solution for both amateur and professional photographers.
The Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF stands out with its ultra-fast maximum aperture of f/0.95, enabling exceptional low-light performance and a shallow depth of field. This feature allows photographers to create extraordinary images with a unique bokeh effect, adding an artistic touch to their work.
Constructed with a robust metal body, this lens is designed for longevity and durability. It accepts 72mm threaded filters and features deeply grooved aperture and focus rings for improved handling. The 300-degree focus throw ensures precise focus setting, making it an ideal choice for photographers seeking to create their own masterpieces.
The lens boasts an outstanding optical performance, employing one Aspherical Lens, one ED glass, and three UHR glasses to deliver sharp, high-contrast images even when wide open. It also ensures accurate color reproduction and minimal distortion, allowing photographers to work handheld in low light conditions with lower ISO settings.
The Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF offers a 51.3-degree angle of view, providing a perspective close to the human eye and making it extremely versatile for different applications. This lens is not just an artistic tool for rendering dreamy bokeh but also a practical solution for capturing crystal-clear images in challenging lighting situations.
For videographers, this lens comes with a de-click switch on the aperture ring to prevent the click sound from being recorded and to avoid noticeable changes in brightness when adjusting the aperture setting. It also features low focus breathing, minimizing changes in the angle of view when shifting focus from one object to another.
The lens is designed with internal focusing to maximize optical performance from minimum focusing distance to infinity focus. This design also prevents dust from entering the lens easily and works better with accessories like polarizers.
In summary, the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 Lens for Nikon Z is an advanced, high-performance lens that combines modern optics with the beauty of vintage rendering, making it a must-have for every photography enthusiast.