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Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF

Canon RF

Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Weight
562 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
106.3 mm
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At a Glance

This 28 mm wide-angle lens for Canon RF and full frame is focused manually only and opens up to f/1.2. That large opening means short shutter times in low light and a very shallow depth of field. It weighs 562 g, with close focus at 50 cm. The Laowa Argus suits landscape, reportage and night sky work.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.2
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
13
Groups
7
Weight
562 g (1.24 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Max. magnification
1:13.7 (0.07×)
Length
106.3 mm (4.19 in)
Diameter
68.5 mm (2.7 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF fit?

The Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensVenus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FFThypoch Simera 28mm F1.4Lomography Joseph Petzval 27mm F1.7 Bokeh Control Art LensLensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5
Focal length28 mm28 mm27 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/1.2f/1.4f/1.7f/2.5
Weight562 g353 g–594 g
Filter diameter62 mm49 mm77 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm40 cm27 cm4.9 cm
Length106.3 mm68.6 mm–89 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF weigh?

The Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF weighs 562 g. It is 106.3 mm long with a diameter of 68.5 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF use?

The Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

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