Designed for full-frame camera sensors, the Laowa Argus FF 45mm T1 Cine Lens Sony Efrom Laowa Argus FF 45mm 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 13 elements in 9 groups. The focus ring rotates 270°, and the iris ring 92° for intuitive manual adjustments with low focus breathing.

The lens features a 51.3° 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, 51.3° Angle of View    80mm Outside Diameter, M77 Filter Thread    13 Elements in 9 Groups    270° Focus Rotation, 92° Iris Rotation    19.7" Minimum Focus Distance    Cinema-Standard Gearing

• T1 to T16 aperture range
• 15-blade iris; optical construction of 13 elements in 9 groups
• 80mm outer diameter; M77 filter thread
• 19.7" minimum focus distance
• 270° focus and 92° iris rotation
• 43.3mm image circle; 51.3° angle of view

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. 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: 3. Can one use intermediate f stops with this lens? Example 9.1?

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

Q: 4. What focal length would it be on the BMPCC 4k?

A: The Mitakon Zhongyi 17mm T1 Speedmaster Cine Lens (MFT) will be 17mm on the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. If curious about the crop factor compared to a full-frame sensor, it will be 30mm.

Q: 5. Will this lens also have soft corners like most Laowa lenses?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL Lens for Sony E is one of the smallest super wide angle lens ever made. With an angle of view of 135 deg you have to expect slight darkening of the corners when shooting with a Full frame sensor. You can see sample images at Peta Pixel here: https://petapixel.com/2020/06/30/the-laowa-9mm-f-5-6-is-the-worlds-widest-rectilinear-full-frame-lens/

Q: 6. 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: 7. 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.

Q: 8. Laowa makes a custom filter holder for this lens. Can I purchase it at B &H?

A: Sorry , we don't sell it

Q: 9. I saw a review of a pre-production version of this lens. On that one the flange was milled for 6-bit coding. Is that the case with this one?

A: According to Venus Labs, they state that the Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL Lens for Leica M is 6-bit coded for metadata usage on Leica camera. They also state that they coded the lens based on the Leica system. There is no customized Laowa coding. As a result, you should memorize the amended name of the lens designation.

Q: 10. What is the difference between the close focus distance and the minimum working distance? Does this spec difference mean you can focus on subjects less than 3" away from the lens?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 100mm T2.9 2x Macro APO FF Cine Lens' (Canon RF) close focus distance is the minimal focal distance form the sensor plane, which is 9.7", and the 2.8" minimum distance is the minimum focal distance from the end of the lens.