Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10X Ultra Macro APO (Coaxial Illumination Version) L-Mount

Laowa Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5–10X Ultra Macro APO with Coaxial Lighting

Discover a new dimension of macro photography with the Laowa Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5–10X Ultra Macro APO. This innovative lens is designed for both professional and dedicated photographers seeking exceptional image quality and flexibility. With an impressive zoom capability of 5–10X, you can capture the finest details of your subjects, and the coaxial lighting ensures that you achieve even and shadow-free illumination, making this lens ideal for macro photography and scientific documentation.

Impressive Zoom Capability and Stability

The Laowa Aksen offers an extreme zoom capability of 5–10X, making it the first commercial zoom macro lens with magnification over 5X. The unique design allows the zoom ring to be rotated throughout the entire magnification range without requiring refocusing. This enables you to work quickly and efficiently without compromising image sharpness. With a constant working distance of 22.48 mm, you can easily keep the camera and subject stable, which is crucial when working with extreme zoom levels.

Advanced Optical Construction

This macro lens is built with 17 lens elements in 12 groups, contributing to outstanding image quality and minimal chromatic aberration. The apochromatic optical design suppresses color fringing that can become more visible at high magnification, resulting in images with higher sharpness and clarity. With an aperture of 11 blades and an aperture range from f/1.7 to f/5.6, you also have the ability to control depth of field and create beautiful backgrounds in your images.

Coaxial Lighting and Manual Focusing

One of the standout features of the Laowa Aksen is its support for coaxial lighting. By combining the lens with the optional Laowa USB coaxial light, you can achieve even illumination with minimal shadows, which is essential for highlighting details in macro photographs. The lens is also equipped with manual focusing, giving you full control over sharpness and the ability to capture the most subtle details of your subjects.

Specifications

• Focal Length: 17.5 mm
• Aperture: f/1.7 – f/5.6
• Magnification: 5–10X
• Working Distance: 22.48 mm
• Lens Elements: 17 elements in 12 groups
• Aperture Blades: 11 blades
• Focusing: Manual
• Coaxial Lighting: Support for optional Laowa USB coaxial light
• Mount: L-Mount

Frequently asked questions

What is the zoom capacity of the Laowa Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5–10X Ultra Macro APO?
It has an impressive zoom capacity of 5–10X.

What type of lighting does this lens support?
The lens supports coaxial lighting by combining it with the optional Laowa USB coaxial light.

How many lens elements does the Laowa Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 have?
It is built with 17 lens elements in 12 groups.

What type of focusing does this lens have?
The lens is equipped with manual focusing, which provides full control over sharpness.