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The ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture allows for exceptional low-light photography and astrophotography. It also enables photographers to create stunning portraits with a shallow depth of field.
APO stands for Apochromatic Optical design. In this lens, it means that chromatic aberration is well controlled across the frame for clear, sharp images. This is achieved by incorporating one Extra-low Dispersion Glass, one Aspherical Lens, and three Ultra High Refraction Glass elements into the lens design.
A closest focusing distance of 35cm means that the lens can focus on subjects that are as close as 35cm to the lens. This allows photographers to capture detailed perspectives of their subjects.
The stepless aperture ring allows for smooth exposure adjustments during filming, which is particularly beneficial for videographers. The 9-blade aperture design contributes to the creation of exquisite bokeh, producing smooth, round orbs of light with no hard edges in images.
Internal focusing means that the lens doesn't change its length or rotate during focusing. This helps maintain stability, prevents dust or debris from entering the lens, and allows for the use of accessories like polarizers and petal-shaped lens hoods.
Review Summary
2024-01-02T12:14:15
I have owned plenty of F0.95 and most have been pretty good, but The Venus Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO has to be the sharpest one of them all. The Bokeh is so smooth and character is beautiful. This is a manual lens with aperture and focus control the 33mm gives you plenty of background blur without getting to close to your subject. There is a gorgeous RED ring flair that happens between 0.95,1.2, 1.4 aperture (depending on the suns angle and your angle of shooting) However it goes away as you stop up. Bokeh is always subjected but i think it looks really smooth and also can give you gorgeous vintage look with plenty of Fuji Recipes. Pro's: Sharpest F0.95 out of the competition. Absolutely solid built quality and smooth focus control (long) and looks really beautiful with that square lens hood. You can add 1 filter with the lens hood. Built like a tank, and quality, extremely low focus breathing. Cons: No weather sealing, depending on your rig and how you take care of your equipment this might not be an issue and certainly for some. No lens contacts or USB-C :( Focus is really long, however... it can make it much easier to focus on subjects. This is one of the most beautiful lens i have ever owned shot with, certainly underrated to the max. If you want full control of your portraits and love taking manual photos than this lens is a must.
Jimmy M.
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Sony E
33mm
f/0.95 - 11
46.2 Degree
APSC
14 elements in 9 groups
9
1.1' (35cm)
62mm
Manual Focus
2.81 x 3.26" (71.5 x 83mm)
20.81 oz (590g)
6940486701371








King of the F0.95 lens and highly underrated.
By Jimmy M.
I have owned plenty of F0.95 and most have been pretty good, but The Venus Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO has to be the sharpest one of them all. The Bokeh is so smooth and character is beautiful. This is a manual lens with aperture and focus control the 33mm gives you plenty of background blur without getting to close to your subject. There is a gorgeous RED ring flair that happens between 0.95,1.2, 1.4 aperture (depending on the suns angle and your angle of shooting) However it goes away as...
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Because of its innovative design and high-quality construction, the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Sony E is a professional-grade lens that offers advanced features for both photographers and videographers. This sophisticated lens is specifically designed for APS-C cameras, providing a standard focal length with an ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture, ideal for low-light photography, astrophotography, and creating stunning portraits with a shallow depth of field.
The Laowa Argus 33mm lens achieves an Apochromatic Optical (APO) design, effectively controlling chromatic aberration for clear, sharp images across the frame. This is achieved through the incorporation of one Extra-low Dispersion Glass, one Aspherical Lens, and three Ultra High Refraction Glass elements. The result is clean, detailed images, whether you're focusing on the foreground or background.
This lens also boasts a 35cm closest focusing distance, allowing photographers to capture detailed perspectives of their subjects. For videographers, the lens offers a long focus throw for precise focus control, and low focus breathing, minimizing changes in the angle of view when shifting focus between subjects. This makes the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens an excellent choice for narrative filming.
The lens also features an internal focusing mechanism, which helps maintain stability and prevents dust or debris from entering the lens. This feature also allows for the use of accessories like polarizers and petal-shaped lens hoods, which can be set to a specific position.
For videographers, the lens offers a stepless aperture ring, allowing for smooth exposure adjustments during filming. The lens also produces exquisite bokeh, thanks to its 9-blade aperture, creating smooth, round orbs of light with no hard edges. This is a sought-after feature for photographers looking to create visually appealing images with a soft, dreamy quality.
Whether you're a photographer seeking to capture stunning shallow depth-of-field images, handle low-light situations with ease, or create sparkling astrophotography shots, or a videographer looking for precise focus control and smooth exposure adjustments, the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for Sony E is a versatile, high-quality choice.
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