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Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF Z Mount Review

Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF

Main Features

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F0.95 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Weight: 755g / 1.66 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 77mm x 103mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.5m
  • Max Magnification: 0.1x
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Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF Overview


Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Z Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitAverage
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
15 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.

Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in Canon RF and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a maximum diameter of 77mm and total length of 103mm. It weighs 755g / 26.6 oz.

Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a fixed focal length of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m. 0.1x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Nikon Z 28mm F2.8: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Nikon Z 26mm F2.8: 0.19x - (Compare)

Aperture

Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a max aperture of F0.95 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 9 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 aspherical
  • 1 ED
  • 4 UHR

Lens Hood

Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is available in color.

Popular Comparisons of Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2
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35mm FF 170 g / 0.37 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO Lens Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO
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APS-C / DX 590 g / 1.30 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S
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35mm FF 370 g / 0.81 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8
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35mm FF 155 g / 0.34 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S
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35mm FF 450 g / 0.99 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z Lens Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z
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35mm FF 810 g / 1.78 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE
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35mm FF 160 g / 0.35 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S
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35mm FF 505 g / 1.11 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF Alternatives in Nikon Z Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8
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35mm FF 155 g / 0.34 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8
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35mm FF 125 g / 0.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 SE
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35mm FF 160 g / 0.35 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S
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35mm FF 370 g / 0.81 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2
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35mm FF 170 g / 0.37 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C
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APS-C / DX 265 g / 0.58 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO Lens Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO
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APS-C / DX 590 g / 1.30 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo

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Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Venus
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 35mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F0.95
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 15
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 9
Special Elements 1 aspherical + 1 ED + 4 UHR elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification 0.1X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 755g
Diameter 77mm
Length 103mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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