Weekly News Round-up: Laowa Argus 25mm F0.95

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By Mathieu Gasquet
by Mathieu Gasquet
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This week, there is only one lens to talk about, a fast manual focus prime designed for Olympus and Panasonic cameras.

Laowa Argus 25mm F0.95 APO for Micro Four Thirds

The 25mm is the fourth lens in the Argus family, which is characterise by the fast f/0.95 aperture. After two full frame and one APS-C lens, Venus Optics has designed the first lens in the series for micro four thirds cameras. Like the other lenses, this one is strictly manual focus with no electronic contacts. It has two mechanical focus/aperture rings and the lens costs $400.

  • 14 elements in 8 groups
  • 1 aspherical, 1 extra-low dispersion and 3 ultra-high-refractive index elements
  • 9-blade aperture diaphragm
  • Min. focus: 25cm
  • 62mm filter thread
  • 570g
hand holding an Olympus OM-D camera with Laowa 25mm lens attached

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Mathieu Gasquet

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Mathieu Gasquet is the co-owner and editor of Mirrorless Comparison, as well as the man behind all the camera tests. Mathieu has been a professional photographer for over 15 years. Before specializing in camera reviews, he worked as an event photographer for the National Cinema Museum in Turin, and as a videomaker for renowned Italian agencies, which allowed him to collaborate with important names such as Fiat, Sky Italia, Maserati, and more. Mathieu also studied cinema in France and obtained a degree in cinematography at the A.R.F.I.S. school in Lyon.

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