Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

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

This full-frame lens for Nikon Z offers a 45 mm focal length and an f/0.95 maximum aperture. It allows short shutter times in dim light and very shallow depth of field. Focusing is strictly manual, with a minimum focus distance of 0.5 m. Everyday, street and low-light scenes are typical uses.

Good for

Everyday
Street
Low light

Worth knowing

No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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 Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 68 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 45mm F0.95 FF compared

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

Lens	Venus Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF	Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III	Brightin Star MF 50mm F0.95 II	Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1
Focal length	45 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm
Max. aperture	f/0.95	f/0.95	f/0.95	f/1
Weight	835 g	720 g	757 g	598 g
Filter diameter	72 mm	67 mm	62 mm	62 mm
Min. focus distance	50 cm	50 cm	50 cm	45 cm
Length	110 mm	83.5 mm	84 mm	66.6 mm
Autofocus	no	no	no	no
Image stabilization	no	no	no	no

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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 68 mm in full-frame terms.