Lens Details
Laowa
Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x Ultra Macro APO (Canon RF)
$749~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: July 31, 2026
Who it's for
The Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x Ultra Macro APO (Canon RF) is a 45mm f/2.8 prime lens — a short-telephoto / portrait option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Macro and close-ups — 5x magnification.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/2.8 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Manual focus only — no autofocus.
45mm
Focal Length
f/2.8
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
599g
Weight
56mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 45mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 9 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/11 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | No |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | No |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | − |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | − |
| Max Magnification | 5x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | Yes |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $749 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 56mm |
| Diameter | 70.2mm |
| Length | 121mm |
| Weight | 599g (1.32 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
