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Venus Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO Lens for Micro Four Thirds

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning, wide-angle shots with this 18mm Micro Four Thirds lens.
  • Experience exceptional low-light performance with the bright f/0.95 aperture.
  • Enjoy incredible image quality with APO design, reducing chromatic aberration.
  • Create beautiful bokeh effects with its 9-blade aperture, ideal for portraits.
  • Achieve precise focus with the manual focus control for detailed compositions.
  • Compact & lightweight build, this lens is perfect for travel & street photography.
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Venus 18mm f/0.95 APO Specifications

  • Mount

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Format

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Focal Length

    18mm

  • Aperture Range

    f/0.95-11

  • Angle of View

    61.9 Degree

  • Lens Structure

    14 elements in 8 groups (2 ED elements)

  • Aperture Blades

    9

  • Min. Shooting Distance

    7.87" (20cm)

  • Max. Magnification

    0.15x

  • Focusing

    Manual (MF)

  • Filter Thread

    62mm

  • Dimensions (Dia. x L)

    3.14 x 3.26" (80 x 83mm)

  • Weight

    17.6 oz (500g)

  • UPC Code

    6940486703153

8 Accessories for Venus Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO Lens for Micro Four Thirds

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Designed For Use With:

  • Olympus E-M5
  • Olympus E-M5 Mark II
  • Panasonic G9
  • Panasonic GH6
  • Olympus E-M1 Mark II
  • Olympus E-M1 Mark III
  • Olympus E-M10 Mark II
  • Olympus E-M10 Mark III
  • Olympus E-M10 Mark IV
  • Olympus E-M1X
  • Olympus E-M5 Mark III
  • Olympus E-PL10
  • Olympus Pen F
  • Panasonic G100
  • Panasonic G100D
  • Panasonic G7
  • Panasonic G85
  • Panasonic G95
  • Panasonic GH4
  • Panasonic GH5
  • Panasonic GH5 II
  • Panasonic GH5s
  • Panasonic GM5
  • Panasonic GX85
  • Panasonic GX9
  • Panasonic Lumix GH7
  • Olympus E-M1
  • Olympus E-M10
  • Olympus E-P1
  • Olympus E-P2
  • Olympus E-P3
  • Olympus E-P5
  • Olympus E-PL1
  • Olympus E-PL2
  • Olympus E-PL3
  • Olympus E-PL5
  • Olympus E-PL6
  • Olympus E-PL7
  • Olympus E-PL8
  • Olympus E-PL9
  • Olympus E-PM2
  • Panasonic DMC-GF3
  • Panasonic G1
  • Panasonic G10
  • Panasonic G2
  • Panasonic G3
  • Panasonic G6
  • Panasonic GF1
  • Panasonic GF2
  • Panasonic GF3
  • Panasonic GF5
  • Panasonic GF6
  • Panasonic GF7
  • Panasonic GH1
  • Panasonic GH3
  • Panasonic GM1
  • Panasonic GX1
  • Panasonic GX7
  • Panasonic GX8
  • Panasonic GX850

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About Venus 18mm f/0.95 APO

Because capturing the perfect shot requires precision and versatility, the Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO Lens for Micro Four Thirds is engineered to deliver exceptional performance in a variety of shooting conditions. This lens is a stellar addition to the Argus lineup, offering an ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture that sets a new standard for MFT camera systems. With six lenses in the f/0.95 series, Laowa continues to push the boundaries of low-light photography, providing creative professionals with unparalleled options for capturing images with extraordinary clarity and depth.

The Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 is meticulously designed with an Apochromatic (APO) feature that significantly minimizes chromatic aberrations, ensuring that your images are rendered with high fidelity and vibrant colors, even when shooting wide open. The lens's ability to maintain impressive image quality at its maximum aperture is a testament to Laowa's commitment to optical excellence.

Photographers and videographers alike will appreciate the outstanding sharpness this lens provides in the in-focus areas, as well as the beautifully rendered bokeh in the out-of-focus regions. This combination makes the lens an exceptional choice for portrait photography, where subject isolation and a creamy background are paramount. Additionally, the lens's 9-bladed aperture contributes to a smooth and aesthetically pleasing bokeh, further enhancing the visual appeal of your portraits.

The Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 also excels in low-light conditions and is well-suited for astrophotography, capturing every nuance of light with ease. Its ultra-fast aperture allows for a much shallower depth of field, creating striking subject separation and a dramatic impact in your images.

With a natural 61.9-degree angle of view, the 18mm focal length on MFT sensors is equivalent to a 35mm focal length on a full-frame camera. This semi-wide angle is incredibly versatile, making the lens suitable for everyday use in a wide range of genres, including landscape and street photography.

The lens's construction includes two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glasses and four highly refractive glasses, which work together to suppress both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration. This ensures that purple fringing and ghosting are kept to a minimum across the aperture range, resulting in images with higher contrast and fidelity.

The close focusing distance of just 20cm (7.87 inches) allows photographers to get up close and personal with their subjects, capturing intricate details against a beautifully blurred background. This feature opens up a world of creative possibilities, from detailed product shots to unique perspectives in environmental portraiture.

Laowa's innovative Aperture Ring Click Switch Mechanism provides the flexibility to switch between a clicked aperture, ideal for photography, and a de-clicked, silent aperture, perfect for video work. This user-friendly feature enhances the lens's versatility in various shooting scenarios.

The lens's functional structural design includes internal focusing, which not only prevents dust from entering the lens but also maximizes optical performance at all focusing distances. This design choice enhances stability and reduces focus breathing, ensuring that focus transitions in video are smooth and unobtrusive. Additionally, the internal focusing mechanism makes the lens compatible with accessories like polarizers and petal-shaped lens hoods that require a fixed position.

In summary, the Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO Lens for Micro Four Thirds is a robust and versatile tool that meets the demanding needs of both photographers and videographers, offering exceptional image quality, creative control, and a professional-grade build that eliminates distractions and enhances your shooting experience.

Venus 18mm f/0.95 APO Features

  • An f/0.95 ultra-fast aperture: Shallow depth of field with the creamy bokeh: Extraordinary background separation
  • Equivalent to 35mm Focal Length: An extremely versatile and popular focal length
  • APO Design: Minimizing the chromatic aberration; Outstanding sharpness even when wide open
  • Close focusing distance
  • Aperture Ring Click Switch Mechanism
  • Low Focus Breathing
  • Internal Focusing

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning, wide-angle shots with this 18mm Micro Four Thirds lens.
  • Experience exceptional low-light performance with the bright f/0.95 aperture.
  • Enjoy incredible image quality with APO design, reducing chromatic aberration.
  • Create beautiful bokeh effects with its 9-blade aperture, ideal for portraits.
  • Achieve precise focus with the manual focus control for detailed compositions.
  • Compact & lightweight build, this lens is perfect for travel & street photography.

What's in the box:

  • Venus Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO Lens
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • Lens Hood
  • Venus 3 Year Limited Warranty