World’s First Parfocal Zoom Macro Lens
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Focus 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.
| 1-5X Magnification range with 40.35mm working distance
| 5-10X Magnification range with 22.48mm working distance
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( Optional on 5-10x Only)
Zero shadows with absolute definition.
The coaxial lighting option opens a new window into creativity.
Changing Magnification with Just a Twist
Simply twist the zoom ring to transition seamlessly from 1x to 5x, or dial it up from 5x to amplify your view all the way to 10x. Fly through the entire magnification range with ease and confidence.
Zoom From 1-5x, See Even More On 5-10x
Featuring a fast aperture range of f/2.8 to f/11 on the 1–5x model and f/1.7 to f/5.6 on the 5–10x, these lenses give photographers and cinematographers the freedom to shoot at lower ISO values.
Ensure pristine, noise-free images even at extreme magnification levels.
Optional Lens Collar, More Stable, Better Balance
The cine version comes with a lens collar that allows users to mount the lens directly to their tripod, rather than on the camera body, providing a vastly superior weight distribution and balance.
By minimizing unwanted vibrations and accidental focus shifts, this rock-solid stability enables photographers to capture perfectly sharp, ultra macro shots.
| Laowa Axon 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO | Laowa Axon 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10X Ultra Macro APO |
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| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Focal Lenght | 45mm | 17.5mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8-f/11 | f/1.7-f/5.6 |
| NA Value | 0.09-0.143 | 0.25-0.10 |
| Lens Structure | 13 elements in 9 groups | 17 elements in 12 groups |
| Aperture Blade | 11 | 11 |
| Max. Magnification | 1-5x | 5-10x |
| Min. Working Distance | 41.35mm | 22.48mm |
| Focus Type | Manual (MF) | Manual (MF) |
| Front Diameter | Ø 56mm | Ø 42mm |
| Dimension | Ø 70.2 x 115.5mm | Ø 70.2 x 122mm |
| Weight | 638.4g | 608.6g |
| Mounts | PL | PL |
| Bayonet | E, Z, EF, RF, L, X, MFT | E, Z, EF, RF, L, X, MFT |
Sample Image
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