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Silver metal camera lens barrel with black focus and aperture rings, Fujifilm X mount visible

Venus Optics

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/.95 CF APO camera lens

SKU CH-RBJ6-2VQ6K

An ultra-fast f/0.95 APO lens for Fujifilm X APS-C cameras, delivering exceptional low-light performance and shallow depth of field with minimal chromatic aberration

  • Ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture excels in low light
  • APO design with extra-low dispersion glass minimises chromatic aberration
  • Nine-blade diaphragm produces smooth circular bokeh
  • Manual focus ring gives precise creative control
  • 33 mm focal length suits APS-C standard perspective

Fast standard lens for Fujifilm X

The Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO is a manual-focus prime built for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C cameras. Its 33mm focal length provides a natural perspective suited to environmental portraits, street scenes and general documentary work. An apochromatic design with extra-low dispersion, aspherical and ultra-high refraction elements keeps chromatic aberration to a minimum across the frame.

Low-light shooters needing manual control

Photographers who want the brightest possible aperture for night or astro work will benefit from the f/0.95 maximum. The nine-blade diaphragm produces smooth circular bokeh for strong subject separation. Videographers or hybrid shooters who rely on autofocus, eye-detection or electronic aperture control should look elsewhere, as the lens is fully mechanical.

f/0.95 aperture on APS-C

The defining specification is the f/0.95 maximum aperture at 33mm, which gathers significantly more light than typical f/1.2 or f/1.4 primes on the same format. This single figure determines whether the lens matches a buyer's low-light and depth-of-field requirements.

Highlights

  • Ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture excels in low light
  • APO design with extra-low dispersion glass minimises chromatic aberration
  • Nine-blade diaphragm produces smooth circular bokeh
  • Manual focus ring gives precise creative control
  • 33 mm focal length suits APS-C standard perspective

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Which camera mount does the Laowa Argus 33mm f/.95 CF APO lens fit?

The lens is built for the Fujifilm X mount and covers the APS-C image circle.

How does the manual focus ring operate when I keep my existing autofocus lenses in the kit?

The focus ring turns smoothly with a long throw, giving precise control that works independently of any AF lenses you also use.

How can I confirm the APO design is correcting chromatic aberration after I mount the lens?

Shoot a high-contrast edge at f/.95 and check for colour fringing; the APO elements should keep transitions clean.

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