
Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/0.95
- Weight
- 755 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 50 cm
- Length
- 103 mm
At a Glance
The Argus 35 mm for Nikon Z is a full-frame moderate wide-angle with an f/0.95 maximum aperture. The wide opening shortens shutter times and gives shallow depth of field. Focusing is manual only, the aperture is de-clicked, and the minimum focus distance is 0.5 m at 1:10 magnification. Street, reportage and everyday work are natural fits.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/0.95
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/0.95
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 14
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 755 g (1.66 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 50 cm (19.69 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:10 (0.1×)
- Length
- 103 mm (4.06 in)
- Diameter
- 77 mm (3.03 in)
Manufacturer data: venuslens.net
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF fit?
The Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 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 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon Z cameras
Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF | 7artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/1.4 Mark III | Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 (1960s) | Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 (1980s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/0.95 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 755 g | 274 g | 285 g | 285 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 50 cm | 33 cm | 35 cm | 35 cm |
| Length | 103 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF: FAQ
Does the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF have autofocus?
No, the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF have image stabilization?
No, the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm 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 35mm F0.95 FF weigh?
The Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF weighs 755 g. It is 103 mm long with a diameter of 77 mm.
What filter size does the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF use?
The Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Venus Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 FF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
7artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/1.4 Mark III
35mm · f/1.4
Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 (1960s)
35mm · f/1.4
Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 (1980s)
35mm · f/1.4
Thypoch Simera 35mm F1.4
35mm · f/1.4
Zeiss Otus ML 35mm F1.4
35mm · f/1.4
Brightin Star MF 35mm F1.4 Full Frame
35mm · f/1.4
Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton
35mm · f/1.4
SG-image MF 35mm F0.95
35mm · f/0.95
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