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Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO

Sony E

Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO

Focal length
33 mm
Aperture
f/0.95
Weight
590 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm
Length
83 mm
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At a Glance

The Argus 33 mm F0.95 is an APS-C lens for Sony E with a focal length equivalent to 50 mm on full frame. Its f/0.95 maximum aperture lets in a very large amount of light, which allows shorter shutter times. Focusing is manual only, with a long focus throw, and the aperture ring is stepless. The minimum focus distance is 35 cm. The lens suits everyday, street and low-light photography.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
33 mm
Max. focal length
33 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/0.95
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/0.95
Min. aperture
f/11
Elements
14
Groups
9
Weight
590 g (1.3 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm (13.78 in)
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)
Diameter
71.5 mm (2.81 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 33mm F0.95 CF APO fit?

The Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 50 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO compared

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

LensVenus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APOSG-image MF 35mm F0.95Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CSSG-image MF 35mm F1.2
Focal length33 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/0.95f/0.95f/1.2f/1.2
Weight590 g393 g420 g200 g
Filter diameter62 mm52 mm62 mm46 mm
Min. focus distance35 cm35 cm38 cm40 cm
Length83 mm62 mm74.2 mm33 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO 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 33mm F0.95 CF APO weigh?

The Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO weighs 590 g. It is 83 mm long with a diameter of 71.5 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO use?

The Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is 35 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO a full-frame lens?

No, the Venus Laowa Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 50 mm in full-frame terms.

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