Venus Optics adds two large-aperture Argus lenses

Venus Optics, the innovative camera lens manufacturer had already released a series of f/0.95 ultra-large aperture lenses under the “Argus” name last year. The company adding two new lenses to the Argus series:

1)Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 MFT APO – MFT

2)Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 APS-C APO – Sony E / Nikon Z / Canon RF / Fuji X / Canon EF-M

The new additions provide MFT and APS-C users with an option of about 35mm equivalent focal length. The minimum focusing distances are 20cm and 34cm respectively for the 18mm f/0.95 and 25mm f/0.95. Helping photographers to easily capture close-up details.

The two new Argus lenses also design to be video-friendly, the company said. Both have the “Aperture Ring Click Switch” for freely transforming between clicked and de-clicked aperture. A low focus breathing eliminates the distraction of the changes in the angle of view when moving the focus from one object to another. The weight of the lenses is 500g(1.1lbs) and 575g(1.26lbs) for 18mm and 25mm respectively.

Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 MFT APO & Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 APS-C APO are currently available to purchase via Venus Optics official website and authorized resellers. The US price for Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 MFT APO is USD449 and for Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 APS-C APO is USD549 for all mounts. Pricing may vary in different countries.