Venus Optics has announced the Laowa ‘Argus’ 33mm F0. 95 CF APO, a manual lens for APS-C camera systems. The lens is constructed of 14 elements in 9 groups, including one extra-low dispersion element, one aspherical element and three ultra-high-refraction elements.
Venus Optics says these elements help ‘to suppress both lateral and longitudinal chromatic aberration (CA) to the minimal at all apertures in its class. ’
Below is a sample gallery of images captured with the Laowa ‘Argus’ 33mm F0. 95 CF APO lens on various cameras:
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Other features include an aperture range of F0. 95 through F11 (with a step less aperture ring), a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, a minimum focusing distance of 35cm (14") and a 62mm front filter thread. Venus Optics says the lens also features minimal focus breathing and a long focus throw (300-degrees), making it ideal for cinematography. The lens measures in at 83mm (3. 26") long, 71. 5mm (2. 81") in diameter and weighs 590g (1. 31lbs).
Below is an overview of the lens attached to a Sony A6600:
The Laowa ‘Argus’ 33mm F0. 95 CF APO are available to purchase on Venus Optics' website for Canon RF, Fuji X, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems for $499. Fuji X and Sony E mount models are expected to ship in early May while the Canon RF and Nikon Z mount models are expected to ship in mid May.
. dpreview.com2021-5-4 21:37
