Description
First Full-Frame T1 Ultra-Large Aperture Cine Series
The Argus T1 Cine Series is the first T1 ultra-high speed cine series to offer a wider 28mm and 35mm focal length in Full-Frame format. Get yours now and be ready for your cinematography journey!
Mesmerizing Argus Look
Argus T1 Cine Series is crafted with the artistry of a painter’s brush, presenting a distinctive aesthetic that brings mesmerizing “Argus” look with dreamy bokeh with great color rendition to your visuals.
Ultra Large T1 Aperture
The ultra-large T1 aperture of the Laowa Argus T1 cine lenses offers the capability to achieve a remarkably shallow depth of field with a smooth focus roll-off, immersing the audience in a delightful and dreamy atmosphere, like losing in a reverie.
Shallow Depth of Field & Dreamy Bokeh
The selective focus creates emphasis on the subject and directs the audience’s attention as intended by the filmmaker. Additionally, it contributes to a clean frame by effectively blurring the background, making the subjects stand out.
Superb Sharpness and Contrast at T1 Wide Open
While ultra-large apertures often encounter chromatic aberration, the Argus T1 Cine series is meticulously designed to deliver exceptional optical performance. These lenses minimize chromatic aberration, ensuring maintained contrast and sharpness even when shooting wide open at T1 aperture.
Impeccable Low-light Shooting Performance
The T1 aperture provides a notable advantage when shooting in low-light conditions. This proves particularly beneficial for productions where additional lighting setup is restricted. Filmmakers can capture clean shots without needing to excessively increase the ISO.
Depth of Field Comparison
T1
T1.4
T2
T2.8
Close Focusing Distance Up To 7.88” / 0.2m
The series boasts an impressive close focusing distance of up to 7.88″ / 0.2m*. This enables the capture of breathtaking shots with a beautifully blurred background, while retaining intricate subject details. It introduces fresh and captivating perspectives to enhance your footage.
Consistent Color Rendition & Lens Performance Across The Series
Every focal length within the Argus T1 Cine Series is meticulously crafted to deliver consistent color rendition and lens performance. This minimizes the requirement for extensive editing in post-production process after utilizing different focal lengths, ensuring seamless visual consistency across your projects.
Professional Cine Housing
The Argus T1 Cine series is fully ready for all types of cine productions with unified gear positions & a dual-scale design.
0.8 MOD GEAR – For both aperture and focus ring
80mm Outer Diameter & 77mm Filter Thread – Designed to accommodate the common matte boxes or filters
Internal Focusing – Avoid the need to rebalance the gimbal by preventing the lens barrel from extending
Lens Supporting Thread – Relieve the weight reliance on the camera mount
Available in Full-Frame, S35 & MFT Format
The Argus T1 Cine Series is available in Full-Frame, S35, and MFT formats. It offers common mirrorless mounts such as Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Canon RF & MFT Mount.
FF(28/35/45mm – E/R/Z) | S35(18/25/33mm – E/R/Z/X) | MFT(18/25mm – M4/3 Mount)
Specification
|
Name |
Argus 18mm T1 S35 Cine |
Argus 25mm T1 S35 Cine |
Argus 33mm T1 S35 Cine |
|
Focal Length |
18mm |
25mm |
33mm |
|
Aperture Range |
T1-11 |
T1-11 |
T1-11 |
|
Angle of View |
76.15° |
58.8° |
46.2° |
|
Image Circle Diameter |
Ø31.5mm |
Ø31.5mm |
Ø31.5mm |
|
Format |
Super 35 |
Super 35 |
Super 35 |
|
Lens Structure |
15 elements in 10 groups |
14 elements in 9 groups |
14 elements in 9 groups |
| Aperture Blades |
15 |
9 |
9 |
| Focus Throw |
250° |
250° |
250° |
| Aperture Throw |
87° |
87° |
87° |
| Focus Indicator |
Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale) |
Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale) |
Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale) |
| Min.Focusing Distance |
9.84” / 0.25m |
1’1” / 0.34m |
1’1” / 0.35m |
| Max.Magnification Ratio |
0.13x |
0.1x |
0.13x |
| In-focus Driving Mode |
Manual Focus |
Manual Focus |
Manual Focus |
| Filter Thread Size |
Ø77mm |
Ø77mm |
Ø77mm |
| Front Diameter |
80mm |
80mm |
80mm |
|
Dimensions |
Ø3.33”x4.19” / Ø84.7mm*106.5mm |
Ø3.34”x3.78” / Ø84.8mm*96mm |
Ø3.35”x3.70” / Ø85mm*94mm |
|
Weight |
2.09lbs / 950g |
1.68lb / 762g |
1.54lb / 700g |
|
Mount |
Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Canon RF |
Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Canon RF |
Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Canon RF |
Sample Footage
“Lost in Reverie”
Shot by Kiva Huang
Lens: Laowa Argus 18+25+33mm S35 Argus
Camera: Sony FX30
“HER”
Shot by Whitesneakers NYC
Lens: Laowa Argus 35mm Argus FF
