PixelMeter

Compare Lenses

Search lenses by name or brand

1 lens

Clear all
Lenses compared side by side
Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF
81 PixelMeter Score 9 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Pleasing, soft, and smooth bokeh rendering
  • Strong optical performance including good sharpness and contrast
  • Highly usable manual focus system with long, smooth, and dampened throw
  • Sturdy, metallic, and durable build quality
  • Fast f/0.95 aperture with versatile clickless or clicked ring options
Cons Cons
  • Heavy, large, and cumbersome physical design
  • Manual-only operation with long focus throw that complicates handheld shooting
  • Presence of chromatic aberration, fringing, and coma
  • Significant vignetting and corner softness at wide apertures
  • Noticeable focus breathing and harsh lens flare patterns

Launch price Launch price $799
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 45mm f/0.95
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Leica LTM · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 50 cm (0.12x)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Manual Focus
Weight & size Weight & size 835g (1 lb 13.5 oz) · 77 x 110 mm (3.03 x 4.33 in)

Announcement date Announcement date October 28, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $799
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Leica LTM
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime

Elements Elements 13
Groups Groups 9

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 45mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/0.95
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 15

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 51°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Manual Focus
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 50 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.12x

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 835g (1 lb 13.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 77mm (3.03 in)
Length Length 110mm (4.33 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None