Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10X Ultra Macro APO Nikon F

Laowa Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5–10X Ultra Macro APO for Nikon F – Extreme magnification without refocusing

Laowa Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5–10X Ultra Macro APO is a groundbreaking macro lens that offers an extraordinary magnification of 5–10X, making it ideal for both professional and enthusiastic photographers and filmmakers who want to capture details up close. With its innovative design, the zoom ring can be rotated throughout the entire magnification range without requiring refocusing, allowing you to work smoothly and efficiently when capturing small subjects.

Groundbreaking features and benefits

This lens is the first commercially available zoom macro lens that offers more than 5X magnification, enabling you to explore the micro world in a way that few other lenses can. With a working distance of 22.48 mm, you can keep the camera, subject, and lighting stable while changing the magnification, which is crucial for capturing sharp images even at extremely close distances. The apochromatic (APO) design minimizes chromatic aberration and color fringing, which is especially important when working with high magnification.

Laowa Aksen is also equipped with an 11-blade diaphragm, providing you with an aperture range from f/1.7 to f/5.6, and manual focusing for precise control over sharpness. The internal zoom construction ensures that focus remains locked when magnification changes, which is a significant advantage for capturing detailed images without needing to continuously adjust focus.

Specifications

• Full-frame coverage: Yes
• Zoom range: 5–10X
• Parfocal design: Yes
• Working distance: 22.48 mm
• APO optical design: Yes
• Number of elements: 17 elements in 12 groups
• Aperture: 11 blades, f/1.7–f/5.6
• Focusing: Manual focusing
• Mount: Nikon F
• Compatibility: Cameras with Nikon F mount

Frequently asked questions

What zoom range does the Laowa Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 offer?
The lens offers a zoom range of 5–10X.

How does the focusing work on this macro lens?
The Laowa Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 features manual focusing for precise control over sharpness.

What is the maximum aperture of the Laowa Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7?
The maximum aperture is f/5.6.

What type of optical construction does the Laowa Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 have?
The lens has an apochromatic (APO) optical construction that minimizes chromatic aberration and color fringing.