{"product_id":"laowa-aksen-17-5mm-f-1-7-5-10x-ultra-macro-apo-coax-illum-nz","title":"Laowa Aksen 17.5mm f\/1.7 5-10X Ultra Macro APO (Coax Illum) - NZ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLaowa Aksen 17.5mm f\/1.7 5-10X Ultra Macro APO (Coax Illum) - NZ | Reveal the finest details at extreme magnification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall subjects are often photographed from farther away with a conventional macro lens; this Laowa is made to work at much higher magnification. Its 5–10× range is for revealing fine surface detail in product work, nature subjects and other tiny objects, rather than covering everyday scenes. The 17.5mm focal length and f\/1.7 maximum aperture give you a compact focal-length specification with a bright maximum opening, while the Coax Illum designation identifies this as the coaxial-illumination version. It’s an interchangeable lens with manual focus, so you’ll need to take an active role in placing the sharp plane exactly where you want it. That suits photographers who enjoy careful, deliberate close-up work: think texture on a small product, or a close study of a natural detail. It’s a specialist macro tool, not a general-purpose lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5×, I’d start with a still product detail and build the composition around one small feature, such as a surface mark or fine texture. The 5–10× range gives you room to begin at the lower magnification before moving closer for a tighter study. Since focus is manual, I’d make small, deliberate adjustments with the subject held steady; at this scale, tiny shifts can move the sharp area noticeably. For a nature detail, I’d also favour a still subject and take time over the point of focus. This suits patient macro photographers who want extreme magnification. The trade-off is that it calls for careful setup, not quick, casual framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct kind: Interchangeable lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal length: 17.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum aperture: f\/1.7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens type: Macro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus: Manual Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnification: 5–10×\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical designation: APO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllumination designation: Coax Illum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Laowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57512804909396,"sku":"29LAOAKCI175NZ","price":934.36,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/29LAOAKCI175NZ_01.jpg?v=1791588303","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/it\/products\/laowa-aksen-17-5mm-f-1-7-5-10x-ultra-macro-apo-coax-illum-nz","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}