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Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

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

The Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF is a manual focus wide-angle lens for Nikon Z and full frame. Its f/1.2 aperture gathers a lot of light, allowing short shutter times and a very shallow depth of field. It weighs 562 g, and close focus is 50 cm at a magnification of 1:13.7. It 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 Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

Venus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensVenus Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FFThypoch Simera 28mm F1.4Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 AsphericalLomography Joseph Petzval 27mm F1.7 Bokeh Control Art Lens
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm27 mm
Max. aperturef/1.2f/1.4f/1.5f/1.7
Weight562 g368 g360 g–
Filter diameter62 mm49 mm52 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm40 cm28 cm27 cm
Length106.3 mm72.1 mm57 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 42 mm in full-frame terms.

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