The hallmark of the Laowa Argus FF Cine series is their remarkable T1 aperture—one of the fastest available for cinema lenses. This ultra-bright aperture delivers outstanding low-light capabilities, enabling filmmakers to shoot in challenging environments without relying heavily on artificial lighting. The exceptional depth-of-field control, combined with beautiful, smooth bokeh and seamless focus fall-off, gives footage a rich cinematic aesthetic, allowing subjects to stand out vividly against expressive backgrounds.
Built to meet professional filmmaking standards, each Argus FF Cine T1 lens features precision-engineered optics incorporating advanced elements such as Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass and aspherical lenses. This sophisticated optical construction effectively reduces chromatic aberrations, distortion, and color fringing, ensuring images remain sharp, vibrant, and true-to-life from edge to edge, even at wide-open apertures.
Designed with filmmakers in mind, these lenses incorporate industry-standard cine-style gearings, allowing seamless integration with professional follow-focus systems, matte boxes, and other cinema accessories. Their robust metal housings, consistent physical dimensions, and standardized gear positions simplify rigging and lens changes, making them perfectly suited for dynamic production environments.
Key Features:
- Ultra-fast maximum aperture: T1, exceptional for low-light shooting
- Full-frame coverage for cinematic depth and dimension
- 15-Blade Iris, 75.2° Angle of View
- 80mm Outside Diameter, M77 Filter Thread
- Premium optical design with ED and aspherical elements
- Superb sharpness, color accuracy, and minimal distortion
- Smooth, cinematic bokeh and beautiful focus roll-off
- Robust metal construction tailored for professional cinema use
- Industry-standard cine-style gearings for precise manual focus and aperture control
- Uniform gear positions and lens dimensions across the series
- Multiple focal lengths available to suit diverse filming scenarios
- Mount options for popular full-frame cinema camera systems
Laowa Argus FF Cine T1 lenses empower filmmakers to craft visually striking cinematic imagery, combining exceptional optical quality, ultra-bright performance, and rugged durability. Designed to enhance storytelling through visual expression, these lenses are ideal for narrative filmmaking, documentaries, commercials, and any production that demands uncompromising cinematic aesthetics.
What's in the box
- Laowa Argus FF Cine T1 Lens
- Front and Rear Lens Caps
- Protective Lens Case