Laowa Aksen Ultra Macro Lenses Cover 1-10x in Two Primes

Laowa's new Aksen series pairs two ultra macro primes to cover 1x through 10x magnification. The parfocal internal zoom mechanism lets you move through the magnification range without refocusing or altering working distance, and the barrel stays put so flash diffusers and ring lights aren't fouled. The 17.5mm 5-10x version adds an optional coaxial lighting block borrowed from machine vision for shadowless illumination. Both are APO-corrected to keep chromatic aberration in check at extreme magnifications. Photo versions cover Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF/EF, L-mount, Fujifilm X and MFT; USD $749 each or a $100 saving on the bundle.
Laowa Aksen Ultra Macro Lenses Launch for Fujifilm X
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