Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens (Manual Focus) – Sony E-Mount

Product Overview

The Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO is a premium manual focus prime lens designed for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras. Known for its ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture, this lens is perfect for low-light shooting, stunning bokeh, and cinematic videography. With APO (Apochromatic) design, it minimizes chromatic aberration and delivers sharp, high-contrast images even wide open.

Whether you’re a portrait photographer, videographer, or creative storyteller, the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 gives you unmatched artistic control.

Key Features

• Mount: Sony E (APS-C format)

• Focal Length: 33mm (≈ 50mm equivalent in full-frame)

• Aperture: Ultra-fast f/0.95 – f/11 with 9-blade diaphragm

• Optical Design: 14 elements in 9 groups with APO correction

• Focus: Manual focus only – for precise creative control

• Close Focusing Distance: 35 cm (1.15 ft)

• Filter Thread: 62mm

• Build: All-metal construction with smooth focus ring for video work

• Dimensions: 71.5 × 83 mm

• Weight: ~590g

Special Highlights

• f/0.95 Aperture – Creates dreamy background blur and excels in low-light shooting.

• APO Design – Reduces chromatic aberration, color fringing, and delivers sharp edge-to-edge results.

• Cinematic Rendering – Smooth, rounded bokeh ideal for portrait and video creators.

• Manual Focus Precision – Perfect for filmmakers who want full creative control.

• Solid Build – Durable all-metal construction with premium feel.

Best For

• Portrait photographers who want beautiful separation between subject and background.

• Videographers & filmmakers needing cinematic depth of field and smooth focus pulls.

• Low-light shooters capturing indoor, night, or astrophotography scenes.

• Creative storytellers who want artistic lens characteristics beyond standard autofocus lenses.