Designed for full-frame camera sensors, the Laowa Argus FF 28mm T1 Cine Lens from Venus Optics features a Canon RF 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

• 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. 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.

Q: 2. 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: 3. 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: 4. 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: 5. 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: 6. 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: 7. Will the Lee 100 Filter system work with this lens?

A: Yes. But the following is needed in order to do so. LEE Filters 52mm Wide-Angle Lens Adapter Ring for 100mm System Filter Holder BH #LEARWA52 • MFR #WAR052 https://bhpho.to/39y1yzi

Q: 8. 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: 9. Is the hood removable?

A: The hood of this lens is not removable.

Q: 10. 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.