Venus Optics Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO Lens (Micro Four Thirds)

Venus Optics Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO Lens (Micro Four Thirds) Overview

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• Capture tiny subjects in tack-sharp detail with the Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO Lens from Venus Optics.
• This compact ultra macro lens boasts a 5:1 to 10:1 magnification ratio, allowing you to photograph subjects larger than life.
• It offers a fixed 0.9" working distance from the front of the lens and maintains sharp focus throughout the magnification range thanks to the internal parfocal zoom design.
• Thanks to the compact form factor, this lens is easy to use whether shooting handheld or on a motorized focus stacking rig.
• Eleven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing focus falloff when using shallow depth of field.
• Wide-angle design benefits the high magnification design by providing greater depth of field compared to telephoto or long lens designs.
• When adapting the Aksen to medium format cameras, there will be varying levels of vignetting depending on the magnification.
• Lightweight physical design makes the lens easier to use handheld and offers more room for illuminating subjects.