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Venus Laowa Argus 33mmF0.95 CF APO E Mount Review

Venus Laowa Argus 33mmF0.95 CF APO

Main Features

  • 33mm Focal Range
  • F1 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 590g / 1.30 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 72mm x 83mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.35m
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Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO Overview


Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Standard Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitExcellent
TravelGood
StreetVery Good
WeddingExcellent
Walk AroundGood
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
Macro

Reasons to Buy Venus Laowa Argus 33mmF0.95 CF APO Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Venus Laowa Argus 33mmF0.95 CF APO lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO has a maximum diameter of 72mm and total length of 83mm. It weighs 590g / 20.8 oz.

Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO:

  • 62mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 62mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 62mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO has a fixed focal length of 33mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8: 1x - (Compare)
  • Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF: 0.3x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C: 0.25x - (Compare)

Aperture

Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO has a max aperture of F1 and a minimum aperture of F11.

Optical Formula

Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 9 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 aspherical
  • 1 ED
  • 3 UHR elements

Lens Hood

Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Venus 33mmF0.95 CF APO Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Venus
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 33mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1
Min Aperture F11
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 9
Special Elements 1 aspherical + 1 ED + 3 UHR elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.35m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 590g
Diameter 72mm
Length 83mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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