Venus Optics announced the Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF lens. The US price for Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF is USD 599 for all mounts (Sony FE / Nikon Z / Canon RF / L mount). Pricing may vary in different countries. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&HPhoto.
The Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF has a modern take on the classic and versatile 28mm focal length. Rendering impressive sharpness and optical performance even at wide-open. Work beautifully as an everyday lens in the day and in low-light situations as well. The slightly wider AoV(compare to 35mm and 50mm) can be handy when doing street, landscape, and even environmental portraits. A 62mm filter thread is available for any screw-in filters, giving photographers the option to create shallow DoF images even when the sun is up. The lens itself is only about 562g and 68.5 x 106mm in size. Making it an excellent travel companion.
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF Lens Specifications
| Name | Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Focal Distance | 28mm |
| Aperture Range | f/1.2-16 |
| Angle of View | 75.4° |
| Lens Structure | 13 elements in 7 groups(2 ED glass and 2 UHR glass) |
| Aperture Blades | 13 blades |
| Min. Shooting Distance | 50cm |
| Max. Magnification | 0.073X |
| Focusing System | MF |
| Filter Thread | Ø 62mm |
| Dimensions | Ø 68.5*106.31mm |
| Weight | About 562g |
| Mounts | Sony E/ Nikon Z/ Canon RF/ L mount |
Laowa Lenses are sold at Amazon, Adorama and B&H.
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