Venus Optics has introduced a new full-frame Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 prime lens. The new lens, billed as the quickest 28mm full-frame lens on the market, is available in Leica L, Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon RF mounts.

According to Venus Optics, 28mm focal lengths are preferable to the more popular 50mm and 35mm focus lengths because they catch more of the environment around a subject, which can help tell a better story. The fast f/1.2 aperture serves two purposes. For one thing, it allows the lens to be used more efficiently in low-light circumstances without increasing the ISO or dragging the shutter. Two, despite the wide angle, it permits the lens to produce a small depth of field.

The bokeh pattern, according to the manufacturer, can create a dreamy effect while keeping the photo’s subject sharp when opened wide.

The new Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF from Venus Optics is positioned as a modern take on the classic and versatile 28mm focal length, capable of producing high levels of sharpness and serving as a great everyday lens as well as a reliable travel optic.

The lens comprises 13 components organized into seven groups, two of which are extra-low dispersion elements and two ultra-high refractive index lenses. It has a 13-bladed aperture diaphragm and an aperture range of f/1.2 to f/16. The highest magnification of the Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF is 0.073x, it has a 62mm front filter thread, a 75.4-degree field of vision, and it weighs 562 grams.