Laowa Aksen 1-5X & 5-10X Ultra Macro APO

The TIPA award-winning Laowa Aksen series (1–5x and 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.

Estimate Delivery Time is 3 weeks from order.

Lens:

Tripod Collar with rods:

Aksen Bayonet:

USB Coaxial Light (⌀8mm,3W LED) for the Aksen 17.5mm

SKU: LA799460 | LA799453 | LA799446 | LA799439 | LA799422 | LA799415 | LA798517 | LA798524 | LA798531 | LA798548 | LA798555 | LA798562 Category: Macro

Description

World’s First Parfocal Zoom Macro Lens

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)

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.

The optional lens collar allows users to mount the lens directly to your 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.

Sample Photos

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SPECIFICATIONS

Laowa Axon 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO
Format	Full Frame
Focal Length	45mm
Aperture	f/2.8
Lens Structure	13 elements in 9 groups
Aperture Blade	11
Max. Magnification	1X – 5X
Min. Working Distance	41.35mm
Focus Type	Manual (MF)
Front Diameter	Ø 56mm
Dimension	Ø 70.2 x 121mm
Weight	599g
Mounts	Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L mount, Nikon F, Canon EF, Fuji X, M43

Laowa Axon 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10X Ultra Macro APO
Format	Full Frame
Focal Length	17.5mm
Aperture	f/1.7
Lens Structure	17 elements in 12 groups
Aperture Blade	11
Max. Magnification	5X – 10X
Min. Working Distance	22.48mm
Focus Type	Manual (MF)
Front Diameter	Ø 42mm
Dimension	Ø 70.2 x 127.5mm
Weight	570g
Mounts	Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L mount, Nikon F, Canon EF, Fuji X, M43