Laowa Argus Ff 28Mm T1 Cine Lens Sony E

Laowa Argus Ff 28mm T1 Cine Lens Sony E

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Designed for full-frame camera sensors, the Laowa Argus FF 28mm T1 Cine Lens Sony Efrom Laowa Argus FF 28mm T1 Cine Lens Sony Efeatures a Sony E lens mount and a wide T1 to T16 aperture range for improved low-light shooting. Create a shallow depth of field and dreamy bokeh with the 15-blade iris and lens construction of 14 elements in 9 groups. The focus ring rotates 211°, and the iris ring 92° for intuitive manual adjustments with low focus breathing.

The lens features a 75.2° angle of view to ensure your subject remains in the frame. An 80mm outer diameter and M77 filter thread are consistent across the lens series and allow you to incorporate different matte boxes or filters. Cine-standard gearing on the lens, adjustment shims, and a removable lens support thread make up the cine housing of the lens.

Covers Full-Frame Sensors T1 to T16 Aperture Range 15-Blade Iris, 75.2° Angle of View 80mm Outside Diameter, M77 Filter Thread 14 Elements in 9 Groups 211° Focus Rotation, 92° Iris Rotation 15.7" Minimum Focus Distance Cinema-Standard Gearing

Key Specs
Focal Length	28mm
Maximum Aperture	T1
Lens Mount	Sony E
Lens Format Coverage	Full Frame
Filter Thread	77 mm
Image Stabilization	No
Electronic Communication	No
Parameters
Maximum Aperture	T1
Minimum Aperture	T16
Lens Mount	Sony E
Interchangeable Mount	No
Lens Format Coverage	Full Frame
Image Circle	43.3 mm
Angle of View	Full Frame Diagonal: 75.2°
Focus Scales	Metric, Imperial
Optical Design	14 Elements in 9 Groups
Filter Thread	77 mm
Minimum Focus Distance	From Unspecified Point in Lens: 15.7" / 0.4 m
Maximum Magnification Ratio	1:0.11
Diaphragm Blades	15
Image Stabilization	No
Gear Standard	Focus: 0.8 MOD Iris: 0.8 MOD
Gear Rotation	Focus: 211° Iris: 92°
Electronic Communication	No
Diameter	3.1" / 80 mm
Length	4.8" / 121.83 mm
Weight	42.3 oz / 1200 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight	6.51 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	13.3 x 10.4 x 5.5"

T1 to T16 aperture range
15-blade iris; optical construction of 14 elements in 9 groups
80mm outer diameter; M77 filter thread
15.7" minimum focus distance
211° focus and 92° iris rotation
43.3mm image circle; 75.2° angle of view

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work on a Sony a7siii? Or will I need some sort of adapter

A: The Canon RF mount version of the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO FF Cine Lens will only mount on a canon system, you have to go with the Sony E mount version made for full frame cameras.

Q: 2. Laowa makes a custom filter holder for this lens. Can I purchase it at B &H?

A: Sorry , we don't sell it

Q: 3. What’s the size of the image circle?

A: The Venus Optics 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO FF Cine Lens (Canon EF) is designed to cover full frame 36x24mm sensors

Q: 4. the shiny bit at the end of the lens, which goes into the camera - can this be removed (I see there are some screws)?

A: The silver bit at the end of the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Lens for Sony E is how you mount the lens to the camera.

Q: 5. Other than the Full Frame nature, are there any significant image quality or build quality differences between this and the older 2.8 version that comes in native Fuji mount?

A: This lens is currently the world's widest rectilinear lens. It being a Full Frame lens means it does not suffer the crop of the other lens, and consequently has a much wider field of view. It has a 135° angle of view. This is a significant optical achievement, and really separates it from the older lens.

Q: 6. Can one use intermediate f stops with this lens? Example 9.1?

A: Yes, you can use intermediate f/stops.

Q: 7. What is the front diameter for matte box attachment?

A: The front diameter of the Venus Optics Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO FF Cine Lens is 80mm.

Q: 8. Is the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF hood removable?

A: Yes, the lens hood included with the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF Lens for Sony E-Mount is removable.

Q: 9. Is the Nikon Z7 compatible with this manual focus lens? Besides no image stabilization, are other capabilities lost?

A: As the Venus Optics Laowa Argus FF 28mm T1 Cine Lens (Nikon Z) is a fully manual lens, aperture and focus would need to be controlled manually as well. You may also lose any focus confirmation features built into the camera itself.

Q: 10. Does the focus peaking work on Canon cameras?

A: Yes, Venus Optics Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF Lens for Canon R will support focus peaking on all Canon RF cameras.

Tim	26/09/2024
[Sony E] This is my first Laowa lens, but it won't be my last. I get that this is a photo lens. And that real cinema lenses have gears for motors etc, but the focus throw on this lens is so long that it makes focusing handheld (and with its shallow depth of field) a breeze. You can break down your rig as light as possible, as I've done in the photo I've attached and use focus peaking or the manual scales on the lens to focus. It's built incredibly well. It's all metal, but lightweight and portable, so you're inspired to take it anywhere you just want to document life as it happens around you. The focal length is a little tight on crop sensor, but I find it's the sweet spot to give just enough compression between your subject and background. There's just something about 33/35 mm lens on s35 sensors that look really good. On the Red Komodo- X, this is about 43mm in 6k 17:9 mode. It;s also APO, which helps reduce chromatic aberration (the purple-ish/greenish fringing around edges in bright conditions). Yes there's still some, but nowhere near as much as you'd expect for an aperture around f/0.95 aperture. The images look really good, too. For some reason, I feel like there's some barrel distortion... which I love, or maybe just some kind of 3d pop for images framed in the center. I can't explain it, but there's a lovely character to this lens. I have an R6 Mark II, which is full frame, and this won't work without heavy vignetting on the corners since the image circle doesn't cover full frame cameras. Again, this lens is made only for crop factor (The CF on the side of the lens) cameras (aps-c and super 35,) On full frame or anything else, you'll need to use a digital tele converter or crop-in in post (which ultimately reduces resolution.) Anyway, hope this helps someone! 5

Deirdre	12/09/2024
[Full Frame] This lens has stayed on my z50 since I got it about a month ago and think it will continue to stay there. I love the razor thin focus, the bokeh, the lens flare. I like the price and that it’s equivalent to a 50mm on a full frame camera. Since it’s manual, It’s not for everyone and every situation, but it’s really nice for more mindful photography. 5

Lance	08/08/2024
[1:0.11] Not for everyone, as they say, but surprisingly good for the price for what it is. If you want it for super thin depth of field and creamy smooth bokeh you may be happy. Stopped down, sharpness is good, especially in the center. Works very well for urban scenes at night as well and keeps the ISO down. At the current price of $650 I'm very pleased, but at list of $999 maybe less so. If you want an all around 35mm there are better choices, mostly slower by a stop or more, but then with AF or at greater expense. Beautifully built as well. 5

Yasser	26/07/2024
[6.51 lb] SO GOOD 5

Juan	27/05/2024
[Sony E] If you are not looking for perfection at this price, but a special way of rendering the world, you have a winner with this lens. I take any chance to slow down and to become more creative. 5

Yasser	22/05/2024
[T16] Best 5

Olivier	22/04/2024
[1:0.11] for shooting northern lights this is great. this is the widest lens for fullframe sensor at F0.95 . I shoot northern lights realtime video with this baby, handheld thanks to IBIS, And even photo of northern lights , handheld - no tripod , at 1/5 sec shutter thanks to IBIS ... for portrait work the 45mm f/0.95 is probably better but for wider sky view this is a great lens . 5

Matthew	30/11/-0001
[15] The r5 makes manual focus so incredibly easy, I can confidently capture bride groom portraits with ease and know they're in focus. The bokeh has a vintage reminiscence to it which I absolutely love 5