Laowa

Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO (Auto-focus)

$689.00
Mount: Sony FE Mount

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Laowa’s first tele-macro lens, 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO, is designed to revolutionize telephoto, macro, and portrait photography. Combining a 1.5X ultra macro magnification, advanced apochromatic (APO) optics, a remarkably compact and lightweight design, and versatile functionality, this lens empowers photographers to capture intricate details with unparalleled clarity in both close-up subjects and distant scenes. With its robust lens build and innovative features, including autofocus on selective mount options, it’s a handy yet powerful tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

*Auto-focus is only available for subjects from 1.5m to infinity.

Mount: Sony FE Mount

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1.5X Ultra Macro Magnification
The lens delivers an impressive 1.5:1 magnification ratio, capturing life-size subjects with extraordinary detail. Every intricate texture and pattern is rendered in stunning high resolution, perfect for macro photography.

Extended Working Distance with 180mm
With a 180mm focal length, the lens offers a generous minimum working distance of 147.6mm, surpassing shorter macro lenses like the 58mm or 100mm options. This longer reach provides photographers with ample space for shooting and lighting setups, and reduces the chance of scaring the subject away.

Compact & Lightweight Design
Weighing just 522g (Sony E) with dimensions of Ø67.6mm x 88.4mm and Ø67.6mm x 134.4mm, respectively, it stands out as one of the smallest and lightest options in its class. This makes it the ideal choice for professionals and enthusiasts seeking high performance without the bulk, perfect for handheld, field, or travel use.

APO Design
With an apochromatic (APO) design, this lens effectively eliminates both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberrations. The result is exceptional sharpness, true-to-life color accuracy, and minimal fringing across the entire image, even in challenging lighting conditions.

Outstanding Sharpness
The Lens delivers exceptional corner-to-corner sharpness, even at high magnifications, for stunning image quality. Featuring an advanced optical design with 12 elements in 9 groups. It provides consistent, razor-sharp performance for macro photography.

AF Function In Selective Mount Options
The lens features autofocus functionality for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF mounts, enabling focusing on subjects from 1.5m to infinity. To switch to AF mode, rotate the focus ring to the infinity point. Manual focus remains available for subjects within 1.5m for precise macro control.

Durable, Well-Built Lens Housing Options
The Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO lens is crafted with a durable, robust housing design for challenging shooting conditions. It incorporates internal focusing to prevent lens extension during use, ensuring balanced handling and dust protection. Enhanced with practical features, the lens includes a dedicated function button for swift adjustments, a Ø62mm filter thread for versatile filter use, electronic contacts on AF versions for EXIF data recording, and a Type-C port for firmware updates.