
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
At a Glance
At f/0.95, the Argus 45 mm for Sony E is a very bright standard prime for full frame. That allows short shutter times in dim light and very shallow depth of field. It is focused manually, down to 0.5 m, and weighs 835 g. It suits everyday, street and low-light shooting.
Good for
- Everyday
- Street
- Low light
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
- 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
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 Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 68 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- 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 45mm F0.95 FF compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount 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 | 590 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 67 mm | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 50 cm | 50 cm | 50 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 110 mm | 83.5 mm | 84 mm | 69.3 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.
Similar lenses
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III
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Brightin Star MF 50mm F0.95 II
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