SALE/TRADE LAOWA CF Argus 33mm f/0.95 APO Lens reg: $776 cdn

**will send videos of on request The Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO is an ultra-fast manual focus prime lens specifically designed for APS-C (crop sensor) mirrorless. Who buys this lens? • Narrative Filmmakers: Directors of photography who want a "cinematic" look with a razor-thin depth of field on smaller sensors. • Natural Light Photographers: Artists who prefer not to use flash and need the f/0.95 aperture to capture images in near-darkness. • Portrait Creators: Those looking for creamy, dream-like bokeh that makes subjects pop against a completely blurred background. Low Light Performance The primary draw is the f/0.95 maximum aperture, which allows an immense amount of light to hit the sensor. This is critical for low light photography and video because it lets you use faster shutter speeds or lower ISO settings to avoid digital noise. The APO (Apochromatic) design is also key here, as it uses extra-low dispersion glass to prevent color fringing (chromatic aberration) that often plagues fast lenses when used wide open. Talking Head & Video Use For talking head videos, this lens offers several high-end video features: • Minimal Focus Breathing: When you adjust the focus, the image doesn't "zoom" in or out, keeping the framing consistent. • Long Focus Throw: The manual focus ring has a 300° rotation, allowing for extremely fine and precise focus pulls. • De-clicked Aperture Ring: You can change the exposure smoothly and silently while recording without the "click" sounds or jars being captured on camera.