Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Released and Shipping Early May – Jonas Rask Review

Venus Optics finally announced the long awaited Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95. You can get your copy directly at Venus Lens here.

Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO is a magnificent f/0.95 Standard lens for the Cropped Frame(APS-C) camera. Achieving the APO design, enjoy the clear images with well controlled chromatic aberration. The ultra-fast aperture lens with APO is perfect for low light photography, shallow depth of field portrait and narrative videography. It is blessed with crystal clear details, extraordinary sharpness and exquisite bokeh.

Shipping starts from Early May for Fuji X and Sony E mount.
The Nikon Z and Canon RF will be shipped from Mid May.

Key Features:

  • f/0.95 Ultra Fast Aperture -APO (Apochromatic Optical Design)
  • 35cm closest focusing distance
  • Long Focus Throw
  • Low Focus Breathing
  • Internal Focusing
  • Stepless Aperture Ring
  • Exquisite Bokeh

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The official presentation Argus line page can be found at venuslens here (fastest shipping option), and orders are taken here (free worldwide shipping).

Fujinon X Mount Roadmap Updated, Fujifilm X-H2 with 8K, Fujinon XF23/56 MKII & More โ€“ Top 10 Posts for April

April was quite rich on rumors. So let’s sum it up by sharing the top 10 articles for April.

And who knows, maybe May will be just as interesting or even more ;)

  1. Fujinon X Mount Roadmap 2021/2022 Updated with Latest Rumored Lenses
  2. Fujifilm X-H2 with 8K DCI/UHD Video Coming 2022
  3. Fujifilm Working on Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 MKII
  4. Fujifilm Manager: XF18mmF1.4 Resolution Beast (Ready for Fujifilm X-H2?), Why No Focus Clutch, Better than XF16/1.4 and More
  5. Fujifilm Working on Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 MKII
  6. VISION 2023: Fujifilmโ€™s New Medium-Term Management Plan Gives Up Dreams to Beat SONY and CANON?
  7. Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Announced: Reviews, Samples, Pre-orders and More
  8. DPReview Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 Field Review and Silver Award
  9. DPR Fujifilm X-E4 Review
  10. COMING 2022: Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 MKII and XF23mm f/1.4 MKII

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ENDING SOON: The Magic of Black & White eBook with Lots of Fujifilm X Series Images with Launch Discount

Fellow Fujifilm shooter Andrew Gibson has published the 11th anniversary edition of his popular book “The Magic of Black & White“. For this occasion, Andrew has completely rewritten it and added new photos and lots of new material.

Most of the images inside the book have been taken with a Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm X-T2 camera.

The book is available with a launch discount. You pay $10 instead of $14 until April 30. So just a few days left to grab it with a discount.

Also, you can buy The Magic of Black & White and The Black & White Landscape together for just $14 (normal price $18).

The Magic of Black & White:

  • It teaches you how to see in black and white.
  • It shows you how to become a better photographer (many of the ideas apply to color photography as well).
  • Itโ€™s easy to read. The book comes in three formats โ€“ PDF, ePub and Mobi for Kindle so you can choose the one that is best for your device.
  • Itโ€™s practical. You can treat each chapter as a creative exercise and go out and put the lesson into action.
  • It has depth and will become an invaluable reference guide youโ€™ll return to again and again as your understanding of black and white deepens.

Some of the subjects covered.

  • Why black and white is so popular with photographers.
  • How to capture mood and atmosphere with black and white.
  • Why black and white is perfect for capturing the character of both people and places.
  • The common misconceptions that stop people becoming good black and white photographers.
  • Which camera settings are important for black and white photography.
  • Why itโ€™s so important to connect with your subject.
  • The key elements of composition in black and white.
  • How to use light effectively in black and white photography, and why itโ€™s different from color.
  • How to see when a scene will look good in black and white.
  • The role of shadow and contrast in black and white.
  • How to use storytelling to make more poweful black and white photos.
  • How to add drama and excitement to your black and white photos.
  • How to capture the spirit of place with black and white.
  • Which software to use to develop your black and white photos.
  • How to become a better black and white photographer through themes and projects.
  • Why itโ€™s so important to print your black and white photos and make photo books.