Venus Optics has introduced its new Laowa Argus 25mm F0.95 MFT APO lens for Micro 4 Thirds digital camera programs.

The apochromatic lens, which gives a 50mm full-frame equal area of view on Micro 4 Thirds digital camera programs, is constructed of 14 parts in eight teams, together with one aspherical component, one extra-low dispersion component and three ultra-high-refractive index parts. It makes use of a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, gives an aperture vary of F0.95 throguh F11, has a minimal focusing distance of 25cm (9.8”) and makes use of a 62mm entrance filter thread.

The fully-manual lens is constructed solely of steel and options each knurled aperture and focus rings (300° focus throw) for bodily changes. Venus Optics additionally says the lens has been designed to have minimal focus respiration, making it a great candidate for taking pictures video. measures 71mm (2.8”) in diameter, 86mm (3.4”) lengthy and weighs round 570g (1.25lbs).

Beneath is a pattern gallery of pictures, offered by Venus Optics:

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The lens is out there to buy by Venus Optics’ on-line store for $399.