Laowa Argus 35mm f0.95 FF Lens - Filmmaking Test [Sony A7sIII]

[@JOAOAUGUSTODIASABREU]

Your NIGHT CINEMATOGRAPHY just blew me away on this one...! My brain was delighted and so entertained by it that I really disconnected from my daily 'noise'. Phenomenal job, BRANDON! Congrats and keep it up! All the best from Portugal, Madeira Island!

[@chasingvenusfilmarts]

Respect for those helping you to produce this, to subjects giving you permissions to shoot them... and congrats on getting access to interesting places (not to mention respect extended to you for understanding how to make the more mundane locations interesting.) You are both an artist as well as superb craftsmen Sir. Peace. I urge anyone who has the means to join your film school. Thank you for years upon years of free inspiration and insights.

[@ScienceBrain]

rich with talent true master

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

The fact that you needed to use ND at night gives me hope that with even a f1.4 lens I can film at night at ISO100

[@hubey]

Just an FYI, Brandon shoots S-Log 3 which has a minimum ISO of 640, and the next clean ISO higher is 12,800. So he could have been shooting at either one of them, hence the NDs. Not sure what a 1/50th, ISO 100 f0.95 exposure would look like in that location but I am curious! I guess something like 2 stops brighter than f1.4

[@deltahat880]

@@hubey isn't 1.2 to 1.4 a third stop?

[@andrewfreeman88]

@@deltahat880 wouldn't it be F.95 to 1.4?

[@andrewfreeman88]

Or 24mm 1.8 at ISO 200

[@Star_boy369]

That pull focus was awesome. That was all done automatically using the focus ring? A video tutorial on that would be cool.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Thanks, I used the tilta remote handle and set max/min endpoints

[@cactus22minus1]

I wanted this lens the moment it was announced.. thanks for giving us a proper demo with appropriate subject matter! So many reviewers can never muster actual creative use of the products they’re being paid to sell. Amazing work. :)

[@AlexanderTheFirstMate]

I like how you change your setup often. Keeps me on my toes to stay more creative. Also congratz on the laowa sponsership! :D

[@Tobirama_isHimju]

I feel like I haven't seen you posting in forever bro! Glad to see one of the GOATS back!

[@AJBlockVideo]

by far the best results i've seen with this lens, bravo

[@chanjiachi]

Best review of this lens on KZbin 👍!

[@OlichGood]

Cool video clip!

[@TheMadManTV]

This beautiful video looks like you're tribute style of Wong Kar Wai.

[@jeremy76017]

That opening sequence was stellar, always amazed by your cinematography ! Good job

[@allencrider]

I loved the shot at 0:45 very dramatic

[@IguanaFilmArts]

The subject isolation of this 35mm is fantastic, in the right hands that is. Well done!

[@T-KiranMP]

Got the Wong Kar-wai's vibe film vibe while watching this video

[@rsant4224]

i was gonna say it..but you did first. The eating noodle shot. the fish shot. The "strobe" effect shot, the whip pans. ect. homage to Christopher Doyle/Kar Wai

[@GeoffRichards_GP]

it's all about the BTS. Amazing work as always

[@focusonyofocus]

This Beautifully Atmospheric… WOW🔥 The Scenes are Splendid…

[@samsen3965]

Amazing. Isolation is so unique and loved the bokeh all over.

[@kidmackenzie]

I love the slow shutter effect!

[@dougcooper4917]

Great Tutorial Video, and Great Information!! Thank You.

[@jakubkarolewicz3678]

As always I admire your work. No matter what gear you use!

[@jogalong]

You definitely succeeded in transfering the emotion! Footage was outstanding!

[@AnandaGarden]

Wonderfully watchable, engaging and instructive. I always learn something here. Thank you.

[@alex_montoya]

Ok, I NEED this lens now

[@wa3ter]

Mate, this is beautiful, truly my dream is to capture movies like this in Asia one day.

[@AllatonceIvan]

Man... this lens is sooo darn clear. How much is it tho?

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great review. Most of the time when I'm interested in a product, I will look for reviews from multiple sources. In the case of this lens, it paid off. Mainly because you were the only reviewer - so far - that mentioned the fact that you can remove the circular flare by stopping down on the lens. That's a huge piece of information regarding this lens. Now, I"m back to considering this lens for a future purchase. Very useful and informative review. Thank you.

[@reginaldarmah2381]

Color grading on point

[@jaegerschtulmann]

It must have taken you quite a few takes to have your subject in focus with such a lens. Having said that, the shots look beautiful….well done!

[@bchi521]

Love the video, Brandon. Great work!

[@GregorPQ]

That are some strong Blade Runner vibes.... great work!

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

It's never too late to be what you might have been.🔥🔥🔥🔥🌞

[@multichannel5739]

Love the color grading!

[@jordi0m]

0:46 easily one of my favourite shots ever

[@robertpdavenportii2908]

Nicely done sir! You are an artist that shares knowledge thank you.

[@jonwide6689]

Dude! This brings me back to your RX100 Vegas videos, simple and gorgeous 🤩

[@rajspeaks7478]

The intro 🤯❤️❤️

[@rMr.big13]

Oh Wowo!!! Beautiful!!

[@lordr9485]

You nailed it 😍🔥🎬

[@stu9000]

Damn Brandon, you just sold a lot of these lenses for Laowa.

[@daoquang900]

Such beautiful shots

[@burhankunda_]

Brilliant , amazing and superb

[@saicharansistla3084]

Eagerly waiting notification squad! 💙🔥

[@mth_pictures]

Broo i watch your videos it's thé FIRST TIME. I watch a edit and shot with no woosh, no Epic b Roll , no monotone edit on a beat , no Savage and hyper Epic bass music Violon, no Big moves useless ... Wow thanks you , your video so dope .

[@taohe5163]

Great jobs again! btw, many scenes were taken just near my home LOL

[@a.p.4113]

That's looks fantastic 😳😍

[@MIBIncomeEncourager]

Can't commend you enough Brandon....I keep an eye on Caleb Pike , Phillip bloom, gerald undone,....you are certainly up there with the world leaders in video\lense/practical film making guides......keep going brother......you have a great channel going on......great down to earth believable advice.....nice travel visuals.....I respect your work......A....you are inspiring the people who want to create with honest practical film making.......a true true man........

[@endymionas]

Absolutely magnificent

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Wonderful!✌️

[@noephoto85]

your skills are superb!! ❤🙏🏼

[@stranstudio]

Very nice Brandon! Love your stuff man :)

[@KuwinGames]

Just WOOOW! Amazing video!

[@pedrocamposnl]

Booyyy! i realy enjoyed watching this video...reaaaaaly well done !!!

[@BuonCo]

what monitor were you using there? thanks!

[@andrewkwon2468]

What’s the portable led he used called?

[@ruff1draft]

Would love to try this with the Sony A74 in crop mode and use a Nikon 24mm lens.

[@RodoGarza]

WooW Suuuper cool!!!

[@HEARDIFFERENT]

PURE PERFECTION.!!!

[@matt-od1hj]

Hey mate. Just wondering how you achieved the lighting at 0:34. It looks phenomenal.

[@johnjacquard863]

really impressed

[@erelando]

Looking nicer than the ARRI Alexa LF + Signature Primes promotional video!

[@Christophe-Cochez]

Tres belle réalisation

[@Pharesm]

Nicely done, thank you

[@cannono808]

Great examples and colors

[@rMr.big13]

Can you do a breakdown video of this dual handle setup you are using here?

[@CaryMercer]

Excellent user review. Interesting lens. Thank you for inspiring us with your ceaseless creativity.

[@raffa.filmmaker]

A small night masterpiece.With your suggestions i become better videomaker than before.

[@franzmathauser]

Nice Review and wonderful images. They look incredible. Which phone and app did you use for monitoring on your gimbal rig?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Vivo x60 pro+ with Sony imaging edge app

[@franzmathauser]

@@BrandonLiUnscripted thanks for taking the time answering my question. 👍🏻

[@theseventh2609]

Thanks man

[@IvanGRANID]

this is Sooo Great!!!!!! Thank you very very much!!!!!!!!!

[@aukisun]

this is epic!!!

[@eYACTION]

Wow! Amazing a masterpiece

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

wickedly gr8 thanks

[@Kesebrodt]

Have you ever worked with a focus puller?

[@Luca-xh7ng]

The goldfish shot is insane looks like CGI

[@rodzimmerman8436]

Great video.

[@drmiteshtrivedi]

Gorgeous footage. Esp at night.

[@Potchekansky]

I just read the title of the video and clicked on it and thought "wow, this guy's pretty good shots and vibe are amazing", after that I saw it's from Brandon Li and was like "oh, that explains it.."

[@BrunoGabrielTV]

I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS LENS EXISTS!!! 🤯🤯🤯

[@The14541]

Nahh... That circular flare looks so cool, gonna keep this beast wide open! But 0.95 in 35mm?! Damn keeping preset focus gonna be really challenging. I'm still learning using my nikkor 35mm f2 and even wide open it's hard to keep focus. I still need more practice using manual focus in gimbal

[@artjomkutuzov1350]

Could you please tell which seamless ring size fits this lens?

[@leeuchoang9823]

it looks so good !!! Vietnamese viewer

[@UchihaxStudios]

How did you shoot 1:52 onwards with the motion blur in the back? 90° shutter angle and have your main target stay "still" ?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

I just told her not to move. I shot at 1/4 shutter speed.

[@genxtechguy]

I’d love to see content like this rendered and uploaded in HDR. Otherwise, still great footage and lens review.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

I don’t know how to grade hdr. Someday!

[@MzTypeOHnegative]

What was your shutter speed set to?

[@Solitonyc]

How many stops an ND filter did you use for this shoot? Just amazing imagery!

[@bubblerings]

Hmmm, Affliate link for the colored LED?... very cool!!

[@胡子盖]

NIce demostration

[@kiksogue]

incredible

[@matteoromafilm]

Do you use your phone as a reference screen? which accessory do you use to connect it to the camera?

[@screenboiler]

What picture profile did you use on the Sony?

[@billyoung9538]

"Technically" the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5mm f/0.95 MFT is the widest f/0.95 lens as it's Angle of View is the equivalent of a 21mm lens on full frame; however, the bokeh would only be the equivalent of f/1.8 on full frame, but still it is a f/0.95 and is wider.

[@johnsouthchai3444]

Yes, but the Nokton 10.5 image circle can't cover the sensor size so it's not the widest for FF (i guess that's why Venus optic mention FF on their page?) 😂

[@checkeredflagfilms]

Hi Brandon, nice work and thanks for the review. Very interested in this lens. 1. What brand and size was the same LED light you used for the face?

[@HappyHands.]

Does the focusing adapter affect exposure or focal distance?

[@steelorse]

Question for you, on the Laowa site, I only find the Argus 33mm F / 0.95 APS-C which has an internal auto focus. That's good because I have an A6600, but your model is completely manual?

[@zm174-c1s]

I don't think Laowa has any autofocus lens

[@TylerLeeKenyon]

It is a new release from Laowa, the first 35mm f/0.95 full frame lens ever made.

[@steelorse]

@@zm174-c1s Oh shit, you're right! I thought I saw some autofocus specs but the lens is completely manual.

[@schoeferfilm]

You are my gimbal guru and now you are my nightshooting guru too 😂 great work Brandon 👏 best cinematic greetings from germany

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

seriously what setting are you one for night shooting. with this lens is incredible

[@deanhome1]

amazing I want one

[@sonofthesea]

So beautiful

[@altercinema4311]

Great footy - and I know that focusing on a .95 is no easy job. But do any of the WO shots look sharp to you? They all seem a bit soft in the center - am I imagining it or is it just the razor thin line of focus for .95???