Laowa FFII Argus 28mm f/1.2
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Specifications
| Brand | Laowa |
|---|---|
| Category | Wide Angle |
| Prime or Zoom | Prime |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Focal length (mm) | 28 |
| Aperture (max) | 1.2 |
| Angle of View | 75° |
| Filter Size (mm) | 62 |
| Weight (g) | 562 |
| Length (mm) | 106 |
| Diameter (mm) | 68.5 |
| Weather Sealed | ✔ |
| Image Stabilization | ✘ |
| Min. focus distance (m) | 0.5 |
| Max. magnification | 0.073 |
| Release Year | 2024 |
| Release Price (USD) | 599 |
Description and Reviews
Key Take-Aways:
The Laowa FFII Argus 28mm f/1.2 is a manual-focus full-frame 28mm lens with a 62 mm filter thread, 562 g and a price of $599. As of Oct 2026, two written reviews and five videos are linked. Dustin Abbott praises the metal build, the smooth focus ring, the choice of clicked or de-clicked aperture, the low distortion and some vintage charm in the rendering, but finds contrast and resolution fairly low at large apertures outside the centre, and criticises flare, heavy vignetting, muted colours and weak close-up performance. LensTip likewise rates the centre very good and the edges weak near f/1.2, adds high coma, astigmatism and weak performance against bright light, and still credits Laowa for its bold approach taking into account its parameters and price.
From Laowa:
The Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF has a modern take on the classic and versatile 28mm focal length. Rendering impressive sharpness and optical performance even at wide-open. Work beautifully as an everyday lens in the day and in low-light situations as well. The slightly wider AoV(compare to 35mm and 50mm) can be handy when doing street, landscape, and even environmental portraits. A 62mm filter thread is available for any screw-in filters, giving photographers the option to create shallow DoF images even when the sun is up. The lens itself is only about 562g and 68.5 x 106mm in size. Making it an excellent travel companion.
Reviews:
- DustinAbbott.net: Laowa 28mm F1.2 Argus Review, Dustin Abbott, Mar 2023
- LensTip: Venus Optics LAOWA Argus 28 mm f/1.2 FF, Maciej Latałło, Apr 2024
YouTube:
- Christopher Frost: Laowa ‘Argus’ 28mm f/1.2 lens review, Mar 2023
- Adrien Sanguinetti: This lens opens a NEW WORLD / Laowa Argus 28mm f1.2 FF Hands-On Review, Mar 2023
- Richard Wong: Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 review (Nikon Z/Sony E/Canon RF/Leica L), Mar 2023
- Dustin Abbott: Laowa 28mm F1.2 Argus Review + Detailed IQ Breakdown, Mar 2023
- PetaPixel: Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 Review: The Fastest 28mm Full Frame Lens EVER!, May 2023