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
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
- 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

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| Pros for Venus - Optics Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO Lens (Sony E) - Black | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Image Quality, Aperture, Versatility, Low-light Performance | Image Quality, Aperture, Price, Ease of use, Size | Versatility, Lens Quality, Overall Performance |
| Cons for Venus - Optics Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO Lens (Sony E) - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Weight, Size | Chromatic Aberration | Weight, Price |
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