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Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF

Leica L-Mount

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

Manual focus and an f/1.2 aperture define the Laowa Argus 28mm for L-Mount. This wide-angle lens for full frame gathers a lot of light and allows short shutter times when it is dark. It weighs 562 g and focuses down to 50 cm, with a magnification of 1:13.7. Landscape, reportage and night sky photography fit it well.

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 L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FFSigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtLensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/1.2f/1.4f/2.5f/2
Weight562 g960 g594 g700 g
Filter diameter62 mm77 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm28 cm4.9 cm24 cm
Length106.3 mm131.7 mm89 mm102 mm
Autofocusnoyesnoyes
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 42 mm in full-frame terms.

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