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.
The Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in the Canon RF and Sony E mounts.
What type of photography is the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the 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 assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| 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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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 ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a maximum diameter of 77mm and a 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:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 72mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
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 with a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m. 0.1x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF features a maximum aperture of F0.95 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F0.95 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 35mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F0.95 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 9 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
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 8 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
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF.
Top Alternatives of Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF in Other Lens Mounts
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