Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 supermicro APO - Canon EF

The Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO is a revolutionary microscopic lens system that brings professional-grade laboratory magnification to full-frame DSLR and mirrorless cameras. This modular system consists of a universal objective lens paired with four interchangeable magnification tubes (10x, 20x, 35x, and 50x). A key engineering breakthrough of the Aurogon is its fixed 20mm working distance across all magnification levels; this allows photographers to switch between 10x and 50x without moving the subject or reconfiguring complex lighting setups, significantly streamlining the workflow for focus stacking and scientific imaging.

Designed with an Apochromatic (APO) optical path, the Aurogon effectively eliminates chromatic aberration to deliver high-resolution images with accurate color rendition. The system features an adjustable Numerical Aperture (NA) ranging from 0.15 to 0.5, which is set manually on the primary lens to control brightness, diffraction, and depth of field. Whether you are capturing the microscopic details of insects, mineral structures, or microorganisms in an aquarium, the Aurogon provides a portable, camera-ready solution that outperforms traditional microscope adapters in both image quality and ease of use.

Product Features in Detail

Fixed Working Distance Advantage
In traditional microphotography, increasing magnification usually means moving closer to the subject, often leaving only millimeters of space for lighting. The Aurogon’s 20mm gap remains constant, providing ample room for ring lights, fiber optics, or twin flashes at every power level.

Professional NA Control
The manual NA ring features 8 marked grades (0.5, 0.45, 0.4, 0.35, 0.3, 0.25, 0.2, 0.15). This allows you to focus at the brightest setting (0.5) and then stop down to the optimal NA for your specific camera sensor to maximize contrast and depth of field.

Superb Chromatic Control
Microscopic imaging is prone to purple and green fringing around high-contrast edges. The APO design ensures that even at 50x magnification, the fine structures of your subject remain crisp and color-accurate, which is vital for scientific documentation.

Cinematic Versatility
While designed for stills, the Aurogon is increasingly popular for micro-cinematography. Its ability to work horizontally makes it perfect for filming lively microorganisms in small tanks or aquariums, a task that is nearly impossible with vertical laboratory microscopes.

High Resolution, Low ISO
The bright NA 0.5 optics allow more light to reach the sensor than typical ultra-macro lenses. This enables you to use lower ISO settings for cleaner, noise-free images, which is especially important when performing the deep focus stacks required at these magnifications.

Rugged Modular Storage
The complete kit comes in a professional hard-shell carrying case with custom foam inserts for the objective lens and all four tubes. This ensures that your high-precision optics remain protected and organized during transport to field sites or different lab locations.