Venus Optics is excited to unveil the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO lens. This is the first telephoto macro lens in Laowa’s ever-growing lineup, one that combines an advanced optical design with a versatile, lightweight package for a convenient yet powerful lens for all skill levels. The lens’s compact size is due in part to its f/4.5 aperture, a choice made to prioritize the portability of the lens. At half the weight of any comparable macro lens, it’s not hard to imagine why this decision was made.
Photograph small subjects with extraordinary detail with a 1.5:1 magnification ratio and a minimum focusing distance of just 11.8”. Every intricate texture and pattern will be rendered in stunning detail thanks to the lenses optical design featuring nine elements in 12 groups including two Extra-low Dispersion Glass elements, as well as Ultra-high Refraction Glass for corner-to-corner sharpness. The apochromatic (APO) design sets to reduce chromatic aberration in both in focus and out of focus areas of an image. Together, these elements produce exceptional image quality at any distance.
With an exciting magnification ratio, greater working distance, stunning images quality, and an unrivaled size and weight, the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO lens is an obvious choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike. This lens will be available with autofocus for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF and with manual focus for Leica L and Canon RF mounts. To learn more about this lens, including specs and accessories, check out the detailed product pages.
