Venus Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO - Micro Four Thirds Mount
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View warranty terms and conditionsThe Venus Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO lens for Micro Four Thirds mount is an ultra-fast prime lens designed for photographers seeking exceptional performance in low light and creative control over blur. With a maximum aperture of f/0.95, this lens allows you to capture sharp images even in dark environments, offering a very shallow depth of field for portraits and artistic shots. Its APO (apochromatic) design minimizes chromatic aberrations, ensuring high image quality even at maximum aperture.
This second-hand unit has been inspected and is guaranteed by Camera Market, giving you peace of mind in your purchase. Weighing 500 grams, with a 62mm filter and a minimum focusing distance of 0.2 meters, it is a versatile tool for landscape, street, and portrait photography. Its Micro Four Thirds mount makes it compatible with Olympus and Panasonic cameras, and its 9-blade aperture produces smooth, pleasing bokeh.
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The Venus Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO lens for Micro Four Thirds mount is an ultra-fast prime lens designed for photographers seeking exceptional performance in low light and creative control over blur. With a maximum aperture of f/0.95, this lens allows you to capture sharp images even in dark environments, offering a very shallow depth of field for portraits and artistic shots. Its APO (apochromatic) design minimizes chromatic aberrations, ensuring high image quality even at maximum aperture.
This second-hand unit has been inspected and is guaranteed by Camera Market, giving you peace of mind in your purchase. Weighing 500 grams, with a 62mm filter and a minimum focusing distance of 0.2 meters, it is a versatile tool for landscape, street, and portrait photography. Its Micro Four Thirds mount makes it compatible with Olympus and Panasonic cameras, and its 9-blade aperture produces smooth, pleasing bokeh.
- Maximum aperture f/0.95 for exceptional low-light performance
- APO design minimizes chromatic aberrations
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.2 m for close-up shots
- Micro Four Thirds mount, compatible with Olympus and Panasonic
- Weight of 500 g, balanced for extended use
- Camera Market warranty included
What does it mean that the lens is APO?
APO (apochromatic) is an optical design that corrects chromatic aberrations (unwanted color fringes) at the edges of objects. This results in sharper images with more accurate colors, especially at maximum aperture.
Is it compatible with my Micro Four Thirds camera?
Yes, this lens is specifically designed for the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it is compatible with all Olympus and Panasonic cameras that use this system, both Micro Four Thirds sensor and Micro Four Thirds format.
What is the minimum focusing distance?
The minimum focusing distance is 0.2 meters (20 cm), allowing you to get quite close to your subject for shots with a large background blur and close-up details.
What does the Camera Market warranty include?
This second-hand lens has been inspected and is covered by the Camera Market warranty, which you can choose the coverage you prefer. This ensures the lens works correctly and protects you against any functional defects.
What does it mean that the lens is APO?
APO (apochromatic) is an optical design that corrects chromatic aberrations (unwanted color fringes) at the edges of objects. This results in sharper images with more accurate colors, especially at maximum aperture.
Is it compatible with my Micro Four Thirds camera?
Yes, this lens is specifically designed for the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it is compatible with all Olympus and Panasonic cameras that use this system, both Micro Four Thirds sensor and Micro Four Thirds format.
What is the minimum focusing distance?
The minimum focusing distance is 0.2 meters (20 cm), allowing you to get quite close to your subject for shots with a large background blur and close-up details.
What does the Camera Market warranty include?
This second-hand lens has been inspected and is covered by the Camera Market warranty, which you can choose the coverage you prefer. This ensures the lens works correctly and protects you against any functional defects.
Full condition scale
Each unit is inspected at 28 points and graded honestly. Here's how we translate each level so you know what to expect:
Barely any signs of use. Almost flawless aesthetics and perfect operation.
Light marks from normal use. Optically clean and fully functional.
Visible signs of use (scuffs, marks, brassing). Works perfectly.
Not guaranteed for use: sold for parts or repair.
Why buy used?
Depreciation is already absorbed: the same gear for much less than new.
Many classics and discontinued gems only exist today on the used market.
28-point inspection and warranty included on every unit.
Extending the life of a camera avoids manufacturing and transporting a new one.
