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

28, 35, and 45mm Lenses    All Lenses Cover Full-Frame Format    T1 to T16 Aperture Range    80mm Front Diameter, M77 Filter Thread    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. 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: 2. 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: 3. 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: 4. Is this lens compatible with Leica CL (APS-C format)?

A: Yes it is compatible!

Q: 5. Laowa makes a custom filter holder for this lens. Can I purchase it at B &H?

A: Sorry , we don't sell it

Q: 6. 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: 7. is the aperture ring clickable, can the aperture be adjusted by clicking the markings on the aperture ring?

A: With the Venus Optics Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Lens there is a slight click at each stop on the lens.

Q: 8. what is the country of manufacture?

A: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN CHINA

Q: 9. Canon R5 will not fire with this lens. What camera settings are necessary to be able to use this lens?

A: The camera must be in manual exposure mode and 'release shutter without lens' should be set so this lens can be used.

Q: 10. 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.