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Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF

Canon RF

Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF

Focal length
45 mm
Aperture
f/0.95
Weight
835 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
110 mm
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At a Glance

The Argus 45 mm for Canon RF is a full-frame standard prime with an f/0.95 maximum aperture. The wide opening lets in a lot of light and gives very shallow depth of field. Focusing is manual, with a minimum focus distance of 0.5 m. At 835 g, it suits everyday, street and low-light photography.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
45 mm
Max. focal length
45 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/0.95
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/0.95
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
13
Groups
9
Weight
835 g (1.84 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)
Diameter
76.8 mm (3.02 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 45mm F0.95 FF fit?

The Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 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 72 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 45mm F0.95 FF compared

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

LensVenus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FFMitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 IIIBrightin Star MF 50mm F0.95 IIVoigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton
Focal length45 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/0.95f/0.95f/0.95f/1
Weight835 g720 g757 g650 g
Filter diameter72 mm67 mm62 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm50 cm50 cm45 cm
Length110 mm83.5 mm84 mm64 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 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 45mm F0.95 FF weigh?

The Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF weighs 835 g. It is 110 mm long with a diameter of 76.8 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF use?

The Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 72 mm in full-frame terms.

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