Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO
Lens for Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Canon EF-M, Nikon Z · Announced May 2021
Official site on venuslens.net (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- APS-C lens
- Standard
Typically A$736 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$736.25
at Digidirect
- Focal length: 33mm, 50mm equivalent (53mm on Canon)
- Max aperture: f/0.95
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Focus: Manual
- Weight: 590 g
- Max magnification: 0.13×, Focuses to 0.35 m
Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO overview
The Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO is a 33mm f/0.95 prime for APS-C cameras on Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Canon EF-M and Nikon Z, announced by Laowa in May 2021. 56 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits low light. It is a weaker pick for fast-moving subjects and close-ups.
New, it sells for A$736.25 to A$839 at the 3 stores we track in Australia that have it in stock.
Worth comparing it with the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4, Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR and Viltrox AF 33mm F1.4.
Where to buy the Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO in Australia
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$736.25
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Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
A$839
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
A$839
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
A$839
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
A$839
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Things to know
- 33mm prime, f/0.95; 50mm equivalent (53mm on Canon).
- APS-C lens: on a full-frame body of the same mount it crops the frame.
- Manual focus only; no optical stabilisation.
- 590 g; 71.5 × 83 mm; 62mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.35 m, up to 0.13× magnification.
- Made in 5 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in Australia today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Low light (f/0.95)
Not the best for
- Fast-moving subjects (manual focus only)
- Close-ups (0.13× magnification)
From the Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the US: about 11% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesCheapest | $449≈ A$653 | $399≈ A$581 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$736.25 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
No used Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Alternatives to the Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO
Tokina
atx-m 33mm F1.4
33mm f/1.4 · 2020
- 50mm eq.
- 285 g
Fujifilm
XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
33mm f/1.4 · 2021
- 50mm eq.
- Weather sealed
Viltrox
AF 33mm F1.4
33mm f/1.4 · 2020
- 50mm eq.
- 270 g
Viltrox
AF 27mm F1.2 Pro
27mm f/1.2 · 2023
- 41mm eq.
- Weather sealed
Nikon
NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
35mm f/1.7 · 2025
- 53mm eq.
- Weather sealed
Fujifilm
XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro
30mm f/2.8 · 2022
- 45mm eq.
- Weather sealed
More Laowa lenses
- 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D · 2018
- 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO · 2021
- Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF · 2021
- 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO · 2022
- 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift · 2020
- 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D · 2020
- Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF · 2023
- 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO · 2019
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- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD · 2020
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Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 33mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 50mm equivalent (53mm on Canon)
- Maximum aperture
- f/0.95
- Minimum aperture
- f/11
- Made for
- APS-C
- Elements / groups
- 14 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.35 m
- Max magnification
- 0.13×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Manual focus
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- —
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 590 g
- Diameter × length
- 71.5 × 83 mm
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
Cameras it fits
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Fujifilm
X-T30 III
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2025
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
Fujifilm
X-E5
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
Canon
EOS R50 V
APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2025
- 4K 60p
- 15 fps
Nikon
Z50II
APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2024
- 4K 60p
- 15 fps
Fujifilm
X-M5
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2024
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
Sony
ZV-E10 II
APS-C · 26 MP · 2024
- 4K 60p
- 11 fps
An APS-C lens also mounts on full-frame bodies of the same mount, where it crops the frame; those aren't listed.