Laowa Argus FF Cine 28mm T1 - Nikon Z

Laowa Argus FF Cine 28mm T1 – Ultra-fast T1 full-frame cine lens for Nikon Z

The Laowa Argus FF Cine 28mm T1 for Nikon Z is part of the Argus FF Cine T1 series of ultra-bright cinema primes. It delivers a T1 maximum aperture designed for demanding filmmaking situations, full-frame coverage, and cine-style ergonomics built for professional use.

Optical performance and image character

The lens features an ultra-fast T1 aperture that supports outstanding low-light shooting and precise depth-of-field control. This wide aperture produces smooth bokeh and an expressive focus fall-off that helps subjects stand out against cinematic backgrounds.

Laowa has engineered the optical design with advanced elements, including Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass and aspherical elements. These components work together to reduce chromatic aberrations, distortion, and color fringing, so images remain sharp and vibrant from edge to edge—even when shooting wide open.

Key features

• Ultra-fast maximum aperture: T1, exceptional for low-light shooting
• Full-frame coverage for cinematic depth and dimension
• 15-blade iris for smooth, pleasing highlights in out-of-focus areas
• 75.2° angle of view at the 28mm focal length
• Premium optical design incorporating ED and aspherical elements to minimise aberrations
• Superb sharpness, colour accuracy, and minimal distortion across the frame
• Smooth cinematic bokeh and natural focus roll-off for creative control

Design, build and professional handling

The lens is built to professional filmmaking standards with a robust metal housing. Its construction is tailored for real-world production work and frequent rigging.

For integration with cinema accessories, the 28mm includes industry-standard cine-style gearings. These standardised gears and consistent physical dimensions across the Argus series simplify rigging, lens changes, and use with follow-focus systems and matte boxes.

• 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 to simplify multi-lens setups
• 80mm outside diameter and M77 filter thread for front-mounted filters

Use cases

This 28mm cine prime suits a broad range of productions. Filmmakers will find it useful for narrative filmmaking, documentaries, commercials, and any project that requires cinematic aesthetics combined with strong low-light capability and precise manual control.

Compatibility

This specific model is provided in a Nikon Z mount. In general, the Argus FF Cine series offers mount options for popular full-frame cinema camera systems, allowing filmmakers to choose the mount that fits their camera platform.

Specifications

What's in the box

• Laowa Argus FF Cine T1 Lens
• Front and Rear Lens Caps
• Protective Lens Case

FAQ

Question: Is this lens available for Nikon Z cameras?
Answer: Yes. This 28mm Argus FF Cine T1 model is supplied in a Nikon Z mount, making it ready to use on compatible Nikon Z full-frame cameras.

Question: How does the T1 aperture help in low-light situations?
Answer: The T1 maximum aperture is very bright, so it lets you capture usable images in dim environments with less reliance on artificial lighting. It also gives stronger depth-of-field control and smoother bokeh for a cinematic look.

Question: Can I use professional follow-focus systems and matte boxes with this lens?
Answer: Yes. The lens features industry-standard cine-style gearings and consistent gear positions, which allow easy integration with follow-focus units and matte boxes. The standardised dimensions across the series also simplify rigging when swapping lenses.

Question: What filter sizes and front diameter does the lens use?
Answer: The lens has an 80mm outside diameter and a front M77 filter thread, allowing you to attach compatible screw-in filters. For larger matte-box filters, the cine-friendly front diameter supports common matte-box workflows.