Overview
The Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10X Ultra Macro APO Cine Lens features an ARRI PL mount and is designed for full-frame macro capture. It provides a 5 to 10x magnification range for creative, commercial, and scientific imaging.
Its parfocal design maintains focus while the lens length remains constant. The lens also features internal zoom and near-zero chromatic aberration.
Features
- 17.5mm focal length
- Fixed working distance of 0.9"
- 70.2mm front outside diameter
- Manual 10x zoom ratio
- 17 elements in 12 groups
- Parfocal design
- Near-zero chromatic aberration
Included
- Venus Optics Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO Cine Lens (ARRI PL)
- Tripod Collar
- 2 x 15mm Rod
- Front Cap
- Rear Cap
Specifications
| Focal Length | 17.5mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Lens Mount | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Filter Thread | 37 mm (Rear Filter) |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Electronic Communication | No |
| Minimum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Focus Scales | No |
| Optical Design | 17 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Zoom Ratio | 10x (Manual) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.89" / 22.48 mm |
| Magnification | 10:1 Macro Reproduction Ratio 5 to 10x Magnification |
| Aperture/Iris Blades | 11 |
| Lens Mounting | No |
| Gear Standard | Iris, Zoom: 0.8 MOD |
| Diameter | Front: 2.8" / 70.2 mm |
| Length | 5" / 127.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 lb / 609 g / 0.59 kg |





















