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Venus Optics LAOWA Aksen 45 mm f/2.8 1-5x Ultra Macro APO
This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 45 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2026, it weighs 599 g. That combination suits macro photography.
It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This standard prime lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday, macro, close-up. The optical design incorporates 13 elements / 9 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.
- f/2.8
- Aperture
- 45mm
- Focal
- 599 g
- Weight
- Jul 2026
- Released
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Good for macro
Street Documentary Everyday Close-up
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Specification
- Focal length
- 45 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/11
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 11
- Optical construction
- 13 elements / 9 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.04 m (1.57 inches)
- Filter size
- 0 mm
- Lens mount
- Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L-Mount
- Dimensions
- 121 x 70.2 mm
- Weight
- 599 g (21.13 oz)
- Lens type
- Prime lens
- Image stabilization
- No
- Max Format size
- Full frame
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Usage
- Street, Documentary, Everyday, Macro, Close-up
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.0% of the frame width
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