Orders of eight types of the LAOWA Argus T1 Cine Lens Series, a new line of cinema lenses from Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology (Venus Optics)’s lens brand “LAOWA,” began on November 8, 2024. This series is a cine lens series that achieves an ultra-large aperture of T1. The product lineup and prices are as follows:
LAOWA Argus T1 Product lineup
- Argus MFT Cine 18mm T1(MFT)
- Argus MFT Cine 25mm T1(MFT)
- Argus S35 Cine 18mm T1 (SONY E/Fuji X/Nikon Z/Canon RF)
- Argus S35 Cine 25mm T1 (SONY E/Fuji X/Nikon Z/Canon RF)
- Argus S35 Cine 33mm T1 (SONY E/Fuji X/Nikon Z/Canon RF)
- Argus FF Cine 28mm T1 (SONY E/Nikon Z/Canon RF)
- Argus FF Cine 35mm T1 (SONY E/Nikon Z/Canon RF)
- Argus FF Cine 45mm T1 (SONY E/Nikon Z/Canon RF)
- Argus MFT Cine 2-Lens Bundle (18mm, 25mm) (MFT)
- Argus S35 Cine 3-Lens Bundle (18mm, 25mm, 33mm) (SONY E/Fuji X/Nikon Z/Canon RF)
- Argus FF Cine 3-Lens Bundle (28mm, 35mm, 45mm) (SONY E/Nikon Z/Canon RF)
As this product is made to order, it will take 1-2 months for the product to be delivered.
About the LAOWA Argus T1
The lineup includes full frame, Super 35, and Micro Four Thirds formats. For full frame sensors, the mounts are Canon RF, SONY E, and Nikon Z, while for Super 35, Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts are available.
The ultra-wide T1 aperture and smooth focus roll-off provide shallow depth of field, immersing the audience in a fun, dreamy atmosphere. Ultra-wide aperture lenses tend to produce chromatic aberration, but the Argus T1 Cine Series minimizes chromatic aberration, maintaining contrast and sharpness even when shooting at the widest T1 aperture.
The T1 aperture offers a notable advantage in low light photography, particularly in situations where additional lighting equipment is limited, allowing users to capture beautiful shots without excessively increasing the camera’s sensor sensitivity (ISO value).
Focus breathing is minimized, allowing you to shoot without changing the angle of view when shifting focus between subjects. In addition, the focus ring of this series has a rotation angle of 270°, allowing for accurate and precise focus control.
With a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m, it is possible to take breathtaking photos that preserve the details of the subject while beautifully blurring the background.
The Argus T1Cine series achieves consistent color and high-quality lens performance, minimizing post-production editing work after using different focal lengths and achieving visual consistency.
In addition, the lens is equipped with a professional housing for efficient shooting. The aperture and focus rings are equipped with 0.8MOD gears. The 80mm outer diameter and 77mm diameter filter thread allow for the attachment of common filters and matte boxes. The inner focus system eliminates the need for rebalancing when shooting with a gimbal. In addition, the lens support thread reduces the weight burden on the camera mount.
