Designed for S35 camera sensors, the Laowa Argus S35 18mm T1 Cine Lens from Venus Optics features a Nikon Z lens mount and a wide T1 to T11 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 15 elements in 10 groups. The focus ring rotates 250° and the iris ring 87° for intuitive manual adjustments with low focus breathing.

The lens features a 76.2° 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.

18, 25, and 33mm Lenses    All Lenses Cover S35 Format    T1 to T11 Aperture Range    80mm Front Diameter, M77 Filter Thread    Cinema-Standard Gearing

• T1 to T11 aperture range
• 15-blade iris; optical construction of 15 elements in 10 groups
• 80mm outer diameter; M77 filter thread
• 9.84" minimum focus distance
• 250° focus and 87° iris rotation
• 31.5mm image circle; 76.2° angle of view

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it possible to make it work on MFT with some adapter? I just wanted to buy 25mm 0.95, but FF is a better investment.

A: No, there are no adapters to connect Venus Optics Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF Lens for Sony E-Mount to a micro 4/3 camera mount.

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. 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: 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. Does this have hard focus stops?

A: The focus is smooth but it does have Selectable Clicked / De-Clicked Aperture. Photographers might prefer the clicked aperture ring while de-clicked would be better for video.

Q: 6. Is this lens weather-sealed?

A: No, the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 does not offer weather sealing.

Q: 7. Are there any recommended PL to EF converters for 12mm Laowa PL owners who want to use with BMPCC 6k pro

A: B&H offers 44 different PL to Canon EF mount adapters that will work with the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens and other PL mount lenses. https://bhpho.to/3GQ7SPH

Q: 8. Since this lens has no electronics, does focus peaking on the Z7 work with this lens?

A: Yes Nikon Z7 will show peaking when used with Venus Optics Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF Lens for Nikon Z.

Q: 9. Does this lens have electrical contacts to communicate the settings to the camera?

A: Unfortunately, the Venus Optics Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF Lens (Nikon Z) does not have any electrical contacts.

Q: 10. APS-C or FF? (Does" CF" mean "Cropped Frame, like with Tokina?)

A: Venus Optics Argus 25mm F/0.95 CF APO Lens for Canon RF BH #VE2595RF • MFR #VE2595RF is a APS-C lens and CF means close focus as the lens has a minimum focus distance of 34 cm.