Laowa Venus Optics Argus 33mm f/0.95 APO CF lens for Fujifilm X

The Venus Optics Argus 33 mm f/0.95 APO CF

The Venus Optics Argus 33 mm f/0.95 APO CF is a manual fixed-focal length lens compatible with mirrorless cameras equipped with an APS-C sensor. The apochromatic lens system used in it provides near-complete reduction of distortion and chromatic aberration, as well as exceptional sharpness and professional image quality. Comparative tests clearly show that in this respect it outclasses its competitors with similar parameters. The high brightness of the lens is ideal for work in low light. The shallow depth of field, which is guaranteed by fully opening the aperture to f/0.95, will allow you to shoot beautiful portraits with a blurred background, as well as achieve a smooth bokeh effect. With its small breathing zone, large range of total focus ring rotation, and stepless adjustment, this unique glass will also be loved by filmmakers. With this lens, your photos and videos will gain even more detail, color, and contrast. Experience a new quality of filming and shooting in low key lighting with Venus Optics Argus 33mm f/0.95 APO CF for Fujifilm X and see for yourself that professional equipment does not have to cost tens of thousands of dollars!

Main features of the lens

• Ultra wide aperture f/0.95
• Compatible with APS-C sensor cameras (crop image sensor format)
• In terms of angle of view and depth of field, it offers an image like a full-frame 50mm f/1.4 lens
• Sharpening from a minimum distance of 35 cm
• Solid metal construction
• Smooth and soft bokeh without sharp edges
• Internal adjustment system
• Internal focusing system without changing the length of the lens (Internal Focusing)
• Stepless aperture ring ideal for cinematographers
• Low instability and low flare
• Low Focus Breathing instability during focusing
• An apochromatic system that minimizes chromatic aberration over the entire aperture range
• Long range of total rotation of the focus ring for very precise focusing (Long Focus Throw)
• 62mm diameter thread for convenient attachment of filters or sunshades

Mostly distortion-free

The apochromatic lens system of Venus Optics Argus 33 mm f/0.95 APO CF for Fujifilm X consists of as many as 14 elements divided into 9 groups. Among them were 1 aspherical lens, 1 Extra-low Dispersion Glass lens, and 3 High Refraction Glass lenses. This design keeps chromatic aberration and distortion to an absolute minimum across the entire aperture range. The image generated by the Venus Optics Argus 33 mm f/0.95 APO CF is full of detail, color, and contrast. Comparative tests clearly show that this is the best lens in its class!

This is called a bright lens!

The Venus Optics Argus 33mm f/0.95 APO CF super-bright lens allows you to work comfortably with your camera even when the light is scarce and the sun has long since set. You can use it to take beautiful night portraits or record high-quality video footage in low-key lighting. With a shallow depth of field at wide apertures, you can make the main subject of the photo stand out in a professional manner, cutting it off from the blurred background and focusing the viewer's attention on it. When the aperture of the Venus Optics Argus 33mm f/0.95 APO CF is closed, the field of focus expands, but blurs still retain their unique, picturesque appearance. The lens will also be successful for astrography enthusiasts who can capture star constellations, nebulae, or the moon in their night sky images.

Ideal also for filmmakers

At a time when cameras are also successfully used to make professional films or record vlogs, the versatility of lenses is more important than ever. The designers at Venus Optics have made sure that video creators can get the most out of the Argus 33mm f/0.95 APO CF. The lens offers a large range of total rotation of the focus ring (Long Focus Throw), which allows for precise focusing. We are also dealing with very little breathing here. This means that by changing the focus point while recording a shot, the level of instability in the angle of view will be reduced to a minimum. Filmmakers will also appreciate the stepless aperture adjustment, which can be discreetly changed while recording a shot. Thanks to the aforementioned solutions, working with a camera that replaces a camcorder will become even more convenient, and the recorded materials will gain in professional quality.

Smooth bokeh effect

With a 9-blade aperture and an apochromatic lens system that minimizes the occurrence of chromatic aberration, the Venus Optics Argus 33mm f/0.95 APO CF lens produces a smooth and rounded bokeh effect without sharp edges. This is ideal for portraits and experiments with light at shallow depth of field. Simply open the aperture to a minimum of f/0.95, and the curvy, soft bokeh will give your images a more expressive and unique character. With the Venus Optics Argus 33mm f/0.95 APO CF lens, you'll see how amazing the effects can be for night shots taken near neon signs and urban light sources!

Internal Focusing

Thanks to Internal Focusing technology, all lens movement in the Venus Optics Argus 33 mm f/0.95 APO CF for Fujifilm X takes place inside the lens housing. So refocusing doesn't affect the length of the lens, giving you better stability and greater comfort. The ergonomic design of the lens, which is equipped with a corresponding mounting thread, also allows you to conveniently install additional accessories such as polarizing filters or sunshades. Internal Focusing also allows the lens to be focused from shorter distances than designs offering external focusing. In this case, it is just 35 centimeters.

Specification

• Model: Venus Optics Argus 33mm f/0.95 APO CF for Fujifilm X
• Mount: Fujifilm X
• Image coverage: APS-C
• Focal length: 33 mm
• Viewing angle: 46.2°
• Minimum aperture: f/0.95
• Maximum aperture: f/11
• Number of blades: 9
• Optical design: 14 elements in 9 groups
  • 1 aspherical lens
  • 1 low dispersion lens
  • 3 high dispersion lenses
  • 3 high refraction lenses
  • 3 low dispersion lenses
• Minimum focusing distance: 35 cm
• Focusing: manual
• Filter diameter: 62 mm
• Dimensions: 71.5 mm x 83 mm
• Weight: 590 g

Kit contents

• Venus Optics Argus 33mm f/0.95 APO CF lens for Fujifilm X
• Decal for the front of the lens
• Decal for the back of the lens