Venus - Optics Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO Lens (Sony E) - Black
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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
Features
Feature 1
Full-Frame E-Mount Lens With 5:1 To 10:1 Magnification Range For Ultra Macro Photography
Feature 2
Aperture Range Of f/1.7 To f/5.6 With An 11-Blade Diaphragm For Smooth Background Blur
Feature 3
Fixed 0.9 Inch Working Distance From Front Of Lens Maintained Throughout The Zoom Range
Feature 4
Internal Parfocal Zoom Design Keeps Focus Sharp While Adjusting Magnification Level
Feature 5
Apochromatic Optical Design With 17 Elements In 12 Groups Reduces Color Fringing At High Magnification
Specifications
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-MountLens TypeMacroMinimum Focal Length5 millimetersMaximum Focal Length5 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/1.7
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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

The lens features 1.5× ultra-macro magnification, a compact and lightweight design, APO optics, outstanding sharpness, a durable lens housing, and autofocus compatibility for E, Z, and EF mounts.

Untitled 1The most compact and versatile high magnification macro lens.This lens is optimized for macro shooting between 2.5X - 5X life size. The lens is specially designed with an extended working distance (45mm at 2.5x & 40mm at 2x)and smaller lens barrel. This allow a sufficient lighting on the object for easier shooting in the field. The lens is much more compact and lighter than other comparative products. This lens also provides a relatively greater depth of field compared to other extreme macro lens in the market. The Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X is developed for both professional and leisure macro photography, to be used on the field or in indoor set-up.FeaturesExtended Working DistanceCarefully designed to extend the short working distance of traditional 25mm lens in order to provide sufficient room for lighting hitting the subject.40mm @5:1 - 45mm @ 2.5:1Superb Optical Performance8 elements in 6 groups with an extra low dispersions elements to deliver an unprecedented corner to corner sharpness.Small & Light Lens BarrelLaowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro has one of the smallest & lightest barrel of lenses in its class.This allow more light to gather on subject and convenient to use in fields.SpecificationsFocal Length25mmMax. Aperturef/2.8Angle of View10.3 DegreeFormat CompatibilityFull FrameLens Structure8 elements in 6 groupsAperture Blades8Min. Focusing Distance17.3cm (5x) - 23.4cm (2.5x)Working Distance40mm (5x) - 45mm (2.5x)Max. Magnification5xMountsSony FEDimensions3.22 x 2.55" (82 x 65mm)WeightApprox. 14.10 oz (400g)

The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E is a short telephoto prime designed for creators who need detailed close-up performance with refined optical control. With up to 2:1 magnification and a minimum focusing distance of 9.7 inches, it can render very small subjects larger than life, making it useful for jewelry, watches, coins, flowers, cosmetics, crafts, insects, and commercial product photography. The 100mm focal length offers a practical working perspective for macro setups while also adapting well to portraits and selective detail studies. Its apochromatic APO design uses two low dispersion elements to help reduce chromatic aberration and color fringing, preserving cleaner edges and more accurate rendering across the focusing range. Manual focus operation, along with focus distance and depth of field scales, supports careful control when precision matters most. A 13-blade diaphragm helps produce smooth out of focus backgrounds, giving Sony E photographers a versatile lens for close-up stills, product imagery, and portrait work with clarity and pleasing separation.Manufacturer Included Items:Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony EFront Lens CapRear Lens CapLens Hood67mm Clear FilterBundle Items Include:Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E Full Frame Manual Focus Close-Up Lens for Detail Product Portrait WorkLens Filter KitFlexible TripodCleaning KitLens PouchCap Keeper
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