===== Laowa Aksen Ultra Macro APO 17.5mm f/1.7 ===== 
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==== Summary ====
The TIPA award-winning Laowa Aksen series (referred to as Axon during prototyping) 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.
==== Tech Specs ====
| Manufacturer    |Laowa|
| Series          |Aksen|
| Model           |Ultra Macro APO|
| Focal Length    |17.5mm|
| Max Aperture    |f/1.7|
| Min Aperture    |-|
| Format          |Full-Frame|
| Image Circle    |⌀|
| Minimum Focus   |22.48mm|
| Focus Rotation  |°|
| Iris Blades     |11|
| Optical Design  |17/12|
| Magnification   |5-10x|
| Squeeze         |none|
| Front Diameter  |42mm|
| Filter Thread   |-|
| Focus/Zoom Rod  |none|
| Native Mount    |PL, E, Z, EF, RF, L, X, MFT|
| Data Protocol   |none|
| Length          |122mm|
| Weight          |-|
| Body Telescope  |-|
| Body Material   |-|
| Focus Drive     |manual|
| Iris Drive      |manual|
| Zoom Drive      |none|
==== History ====
Country of Origin: China \\
Release Date: 2026 \\
Launch Price: $1599.00 \\
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