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Preface Thank you very much for purchasing LAOWA Argus 45mm f/0.95 wide aperture lens. Ⅱ This is an ultra-wide aperture f/0.95 lens for mirrorless full-frame camera systems which features an internal focusing design. This lens is suitable for shooting video with a switchable aperture ring for de-clicked stops and minimal focus breathing.
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field for more prominent shots of the subject. correct any aberrations and to achieve corner-to-corner sharpness at all focal distances. Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 CF APO with internal The lens employs a mechanism which switchable for clicked or focus helps the photographer with stability, preventing the dust or de-clicked aperture.
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Precautions Precautions Safety Precautions Maintenance Precautions Do not disassemble, modify the lens by yourself. Do not touch the Do not touch the surface of the lens directly. Brush off any dust with internal parts that become exposed as the result of external force. a blower.
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Instructions ⑧Aperture Ring To attach the Lens ⑦Mounting Index ②Lens Hood Remove the rear lens cap. Align the mounting index⑦ on the lens Mounting Index ④Focus Ring bayonet with the mounting index on the camera, and place the lens on the camera mount, then rotate the lens according to the proper direction of the mount type until it locks.
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Attaching/detaching lens hood This is a fully manual lens. Rotate the focusing ring④ slowly to get Align the mounting index on the lens hood② and the lens. Turn the focus. hood clockwise until it locks. For detaching the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise. Turn the focus ring slowly and gently to prevent the focus mechanism from damage.
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Focusing Methods Method 1 Focus Peaking ①Turn on the Focus Peaking on the camera. Chose the red color or Setting the Aperture other commonly used colors. Sets the Peaking Level to low. ②Check the frame by the viewfinder or [Live View] on the camera Aperture is set through the aperture ring on the lens, and the and try to get focus by Focus Peaking.
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Specifications LAOWA FF Argus 45mm f/0.95 Ⅱ Full Frame Format 45mm Focal Distance Aperture Range F0.95-16 Angle of View 51.3° Lens Structure 13 elements in 9 groups (Aspherical Lens*1, ED glass*1, UHR glass*3) Aperture Blades 50cm Min. Shooting Distance 0.12X Max.