Venus Optics Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO Cine Lens (ARRI PL)

The Venus Optics Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APO Cine Lens (ARRI PL) brings extreme magnification to professional cinema production, allowing filmmakers to capture tiny subjects with dramatic detail and distinctive visual character. Designed with full-frame coverage and an ARRI PL mount, this specialized cine lens is well suited for creative filmmaking, commercial product work, tabletop cinematography, and scientific imaging.

An impressive 5:1 to 10:1 magnification range transforms miniature subjects and fine surface details into frame-filling compositions. This extreme macro capability opens up unique creative possibilities for capturing textures, materials, small objects, and other subjects at scales that conventional macro lenses cannot achieve.

The lens incorporates a parfocal optical design, maintaining sharp focus as magnification is adjusted throughout the 5-10x range. Its physical length also remains constant during operation, helping preserve carefully arranged camera, subject, and lighting positions when working with precise macro setups.

A fast f/1.7 maximum aperture complements the lens's high-quality optics, while its cine-style construction is designed to integrate into professional motion-picture workflows. The ARRI PL mount makes it a natural fit for compatible cinema camera systems and production environments where dependable mechanical integration is essential.

Combining full-frame coverage, 5-10x ultra-macro magnification, a fast f/1.7 aperture, parfocal performance, constant lens length, and an ARRI PL mount, the Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 Ultra Macro APO Cine Lens gives cinematographers a specialized creative tool for exploring subjects at an extraordinary scale.

Extended 5 to 10x Magnification

• The Aksen 17.5mm Ultra Macro lens enables you to capture extremely close-up views with 5 to 10x magnification.
• Focus is fixed, enabling you to simply adjust the position of your subject while maintaining focus at distances down to 0.9".
• This full-frame lens can be used on medium-format cameras but will produce varying levels of vignetting at different magnifications.

APO Design

Designed with apochromatic correction, the Aksen 17.5mm Ultra Macro lens creates ultrasharp images with little to no color fringing, even at higher magnifications.

NOTE: Exposure compensation is required at high magnifications.

Cine-Style Lens

• This compact, lightweight macro lens has cine-style gearing.
• It includes a tripod collar support and two 15mm rods for mounting lens accessories.