Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO
With an apochromatic optical design that suppresses both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberrations, you get crisp detail and clean color from center to corner. The lens reaches 1.5:1 magnification at a minimum focusing distance of 30 cm, and its 9-element/12-group formula delivers the kind of fine texture rendering macro shooters rely on. The compact f/4.5 aperture balances sharpness, background separation, and portability; even stopped down for depth, subject isolation stays strong.
Key features
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1.5× macro magnification for extra detail beyond life-size
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Minimum focusing distance 30 cm; working distance 147.6 mm for comfortable lighting and framing
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APO design minimizes color fringing in focus and out of focus
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9-element, 12-group optical construction for consistent sharpness
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Compact and lightweight: approx. 484 g (Canon EF) / 522 g (Sony E)
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Autofocus support for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF from 1.5 m to infinity; activate AF by rotating the focus ring to the infinity mark (page 11). EF-to-RF adapter enables AF on Canon RF bodies
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Full-frame coverage with a narrow 13.7° angle of view for strong compression
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9-blade diaphragm and Ø62 mm front filter thread
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Durable housing with function button, electronic contacts (E/Z/EF), and USB-C port
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Dimensions: EF Ø67.6 × 88.4 mm; E-mount Ø67.6 × 134.4 mm
Whether you’re capturing skittish wildlife, product textures, or field macro with controlled lighting, the 180mm focal length gives you room to work while the 1.5× ratio reveals micro-details that shorter macros miss. A small, travel-friendly build (see the size comparison on page 7) makes this a practical tele-macro you’ll actually bring along.
What’s in the box
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Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO lens
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Front and rear lens caps
