Venus - Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon Z

The Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is an ultra-wide-angle lens offering professional-grade perspective control for full-frame and mirrorless users. Featuring and +/-11mm of shift, it allows for meticulous manipulation of the focal plane and geometric correction. Engineered with Laowa's Zero-D optics, it eliminates barrel distortion at the source, making it an indispensable asset for high-end architectural, real estate, landscape photography and more.

The TIPA award-winning Laowa Aksen series 5-10x redefines high-magnification macro shooting by eliminating the hassles of traditional lenses. Its groundbreaking parfocal zoom means the focus on the subject remains locked even as you change magnification. Powered by an internal zoom mechanism, the Aksen series has a fixed working distance, meaning you can fluidly scale your shot without needing to reposition your camera or disrupt the lighting setup.With Laowa's signature APO design, the Aksen series eliminates color fringing to deliver flawless, ultra-sharp detail at any magnification level.World's First Parfocal Zoom Macro LensFocus stays locked across the magnification range. The Aksen's focus remains locked on the subject whether you zoom in or out. Simply dial in to your desired magnification level and shoot. No tracking errors, no refocusing - just your exact framing and perfectly preserved composition. Shooting Macro Has Never Been Easier Zoom in or zoom out freely - your lens's barrel stays still.This fixed working distance means you can keep the same lighting setup, framing and composition, making shooting ultra macro easier than ever.At Laowa, we're always aiming to push the limits of what is available for enthusiasts. The Aksen series fills a missing gap in the market and is the world's first commercially available lens above 5x zoom.Optical Excellence Across The Zoom At high levels of magnification, chromatic aberrations and fringing issues are exacerbated.However, the Aksen series uses a sophisticated APO design to deliver exceptional clarity and sharpness even at its highest magnification levels. See it for yourself. Coaxial Lighting Integration Zero shadows with absolute definition. The coaxial lighting option opens a new window into creativity.Changing Magnification with Just a TwistSimply twist the zoom ring to dial it up from 5x to amplify your view all the way to 10x. Fly through the entire magnification range with ease and confidence. Adjustable Aperture - Precision Control, Creative Freedom Featuring a fast aperture range of f/1.7 to f/5.6 on the 5-10x, these lenses give photographers the freedom to shoot at lower ISO values. Ensure pristine, noise-free images even at extreme magnification levels.

The Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO lens from Venus Optics is built for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras and offers a magnification range of 5:1 to 10:1, allowing subjects to be captured larger than life. The lens has an aperture range of f/1.7 to f/5.6 and uses an 11-blade diaphragm. A fixed working distance of 0.9 inches is maintained from the front of the lens throughout the zoom range. The internal parfocal zoom design keeps focus consistent as magnification is adjusted, without needing to reposition the camera or subject. This helps when working with lighting setups or focus stacking, since the working distance and framing stay stable during magnification changes. The optical design uses 17 elements in 12 groups with apochromatic correction, intended to reduce color fringing at higher magnification levels. Key Specifications: Lens Mount: Sony E Focal Length: 17.5mm Aperture Range: f/1.7 to f/5.6 Magnification: 5:1 to 10:1 Minimum Focus Distance: 0.9" from front of lens Optical Design: 17 elements in 12 groups Aperture Blades: 11 Focus Type: Fixed focus (no autofocus) Image Stabilization: None Dimensions: 2.8 x 5" (diameter x length) Weight: 1.3 lb / 570 g