Laowa 180mm f4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens for L-Mount
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Laowa designed the 180mm f4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO for macro specialists who need extra reach without sacrificing portability. Its 1.5:1 magnification goes beyond life-size reproduction, revealing detail invisible to the naked eye. An apochromatic design with 12 elements in 9 groups corrects chromatic aberration and maintains sharpness at high magnification. Manual focus offers greater precision throughout the entire focusing range.
Laowa 180mm f4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens Key Features:
- 180mm telephoto prime built for macro photography with extended reach
- Full-frame coverage and f4.5 to f32 aperture range for depth of field control
- 1.5:1 maximum magnification exceeds life-size reproduction
- Reveals finer details invisible to the naked eye at a regular scale
- Minimum focusing distance of 30cm for framing precision
- 14.7cm working distance creates flexibility in composition and setup
- Apochromatic optical design minimises colour fringing in high-contrast areas
- 12 elements in 9 groups deliver sharpness across the frame
- 9-blade diaphragm produces natural background bokeh
- Internal focusing system ensures balance and reduces dust ingress
- USB-C port enabling firmware updates to maintain compatibility
- 62mm filter thread for attaching protective or creative filters
- Lightweight construction weighing 561g for handheld use
FAQs:
What type of photography is the Laowa 180mm f4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO suited to?
With 1.5x magnification and a 14.7cm working distance, this lens is well-suited to photographing insects, plants, and fine product details. The 180mm focal length also supports both portrait and telephoto use, offering versatility that extends beyond macro applications.
Can I use filters on the Laowa 180mm f4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens?
The Laowa 180mm f4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO features a 62mm filter thread, a standard size that supports a wide range of accessories. This thread allows photographers to attach protective filters for lens safety, circular polarisers to manage reflections, or neutral density filters for exposure control, all without the need for step-up rings or adapters.
Is the tripod collar included with the lens?
A tripod collar is not supplied as standard but is available as an optional accessory. It provides added stability when shooting at high magnification or with tripod-mounted telephoto compositions.
Laowa 180mm f4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens for L-Mount - Sample Images
Product Specification
| Angle Of View | 13.7° |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Enlargement Ratio | 1.5:1 |
| Filter Thread [mm] | 62 |
| Focal Length ~ Wide [mm] | 180.0 |
| Lens Elements | 12 |
| Lens Groups | 9 |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount |
| Max Aperture ~ Wide | 4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | 32 |
| Minimum Focus Distance [m] | 0.30 |
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame |
| Size | 67.6 x 132.4 mm |
| Weight [g] | 561.40 |
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| 24 Months | 36 Months | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash price | £499.00 | £499.00 |
| Deposit | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Loan Amount | £499.00 | £499.00 |
| Monthly Instalment | 23 x £23.74 | 35 x £16.83 |
| Final Instalment | £23.74 | £16.83 |
| Total Amount Repayable | £569.76 | £605.88 |
| Representative | 13.9% APR | 13.9% APR |
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| Balance settled in full within the six month deferral period | Balance NOT settled in full within the six month deferral period | |
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| Cash price | £300 | £300 |
| Deposit | £0 | £0 |
| Loan Amount | £300 | £300 |
| Settlement fee | £29 | £0 |
| Settlement payment | £329 | - |
| Monthly Instalment | - | 36 x £11.57 |
| Total Amount Repayable | £329 | £416.52 |
| Representative | 18.9% APR | 18.9% APR |