Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50X NA0.5 Supermicro APO Released – Go Beyond Macro

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by Jeff LochOctober 2^nd, 2023

Laowa has just released a one-of-a-kind set of microscopic lenses: the Aurogon FF 10-50X NA0.5 Supermicro APO. These lenses have magnification ratios from 10x to 50x, cover full-frame image sensors, are available in many different lens mounts, and have a fixed 20mm long working distance. So, let’s take a closer look at these unique lenses!

Laowa is well-known amongst photographers and filmmakers for creating unique and specialized lenses, such as their Zero Distortion wide-angle lenses, the affordable Nanomorph 1.5x anamorphic lenses, or the 24mm Probe lens that was recently upgraded with the 24mm T8 Pro2be lens.

While most macro lenses have 1:1 or 2:1 magnification ratios, some can go as high as 5:1. However, if that’s not enough for you and you want to go even closer, Laowa has just released the Aurogon microscopic lenses.

Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50X NA0.5 Supermicro APO – features

The Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50X NA0.5 Supermicro APO lenses are far from your traditional macro lenses, as they are microscopic lenses. Indeed, with multiple magnification ratios ranging from 10X, 20X, 35X, and 50X, you can clearly see what the human eye can’t.

The lenses cover full-frame image sensors and are available in various lens mounts, including PL, Canon EF and RF, Sony E, Nikon F and Z, L mount, and FUJIFILM G-mount.

On the lens barrel, you will find only one ring to adjust the numerical aperture (NA) from 0.5 to 0.15. If you’re like me and are new to the numerical aperture concept – which is only used in the microscopic world – this ring allows you to adjust the “sharpness” of your image and also changes the amount of light that reaches the image sensor.

So, how do you adjust the focus if there is no focus ring on the Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50X NA0.5 Supermicro APO? You’ll have to move your camera or subject, as the lenses have a fixed 20mm/0.78in working distance.

There is not much information about the lens design of the Laowa Aurogon except that they feature an “APO design to ensure exceptional chromatic aberration control and provide superb image clarity,” according to the company.

Accessories

Since the Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50X NA0.5 Supermicro APO has a fixed focusing distance, the company developed an optional set of lens tube slip rings to minimize unwanted micro-jitters and make swapping lenses a breeze.

Pricing and availability

The Laowa Aurogon microscopic lenses are available now as a lens set for $1,500. The lens tube slip ring will cost you an additional $150.

For more information, please visit Laowa’s website here.

What do you think about these microscopic lenses? Do you often need to shoot these kinds of close-up shots? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!