Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 33 mm f/0.95 CF APO
Venus Sep 2021
Venus Full frame

Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 33 mm f/0.95 CF APO

This is a full-frame prime lens for Sony E, covering 33 mm and a maximum aperture of f/0.95. Released in 2021, it weighs 590 g. That combination suits street, travel and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-to-normal prime lens features a f/0.95 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, street, documentary, low-light. The optical design incorporates 14 elements in 9 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/0.95
Aperture
33mm
Focal
590 g
Weight
Sep 2021
Released
launch price
$499
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Good for streettravellow-lightastrophotography
Landscape Documentary
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
33 mm
Maximum aperture
f/0.95
Minimum aperture
f/16
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
14 elements in 9 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.35 m (13.78 inches)
Filter size
62 mm
Lens mount
Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M
Dimensions
83 x 71.5 mm
Weight
590 g (20.81 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Usage
Landscape, Street, Documentary, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.6% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 33 mm f/0.95 CF APO
in the underbrush
01 in the underbrush by robert.lindholm87
in the gloom
02 in the gloom by robert.lindholm87
Nyhavn, Kopenhagen, Denmark
03 Nyhavn, Kopenhagen, Denmark by Nini 1972
Autumn Forest, Lake Nagel, Fichtel Mountains, Germany
04 Autumn Forest, Lake Nagel, Fichtel Mountains, Germany by Nini 1972
Electricity Pole, Stuttgart, Germany
05 Electricity Pole, Stuttgart, Germany by Nini 1972
Calling from Rome
06 Calling from Rome by Full Auto Shooter
Minolta XD7
07 Minolta XD7 by grainmeetspixel
Moments to Share
08 Moments to Share by grainmeetspixel
Liebe unterwegs
09 Liebe unterwegs by grainmeetspixel
Neonlicht
10 Neonlicht by grainmeetspixel
Wenn die Zeit still steht
11 Wenn die Zeit still steht by grainmeetspixel
Zughund
12 Zughund by grainmeetspixel
Observing From the Shadows
13 Observing From the Shadows by Full Auto Shooter
Poppy by the road
14 Poppy by the road by robert.lindholm87
I dreamt the sun came out
15 I dreamt the sun came out by Full Auto Shooter
Loving Couple
16 Loving Couple by grainmeetspixel
Stranger in the night
17 Stranger in the night by grainmeetspixel
petal and shell
18 petal and shell by robert.lindholm87
The house
19 The house by robert.lindholm87
Backlit lens flare
20 Backlit lens flare by robert.lindholm87
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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