Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO Auto Focus Lens - Sony FE (VE18045AFFE)

Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Auto Focus Lens for Sony FE

The Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Auto Focus lens brings together telephoto reach, true macro capability, and flattering portrait performance in one compact design. As Laowa’s first tele-macro lens, it is built for photographers who want to capture fine detail from a comfortable working distance without sacrificing image quality.

With 1.5x magnification, this lens goes beyond life-size reproduction, revealing textures, patterns, and tiny features with remarkable precision. The 180mm focal length also gives your images a pleasing sense of background compression, making it a versatile choice for macro, portrait, and creative close-up work.

Its apochromatic optical design helps control chromatic aberrations, delivering clean edges, accurate colour, and impressive sharpness across the frame. Even at high magnification, the lens maintains strong clarity and consistency for professional-looking results.

Key Benefits

• 1.5x ultra macro magnification for detailed close-up photography
• 180mm focal length for greater working distance and strong subject separation
• APO optical design for excellent colour accuracy and reduced fringing
• Autofocus support for fast and convenient operation
• Compact and lightweight build for handheld, field, and travel use
• Sharp performance from corner to corner

Specifications

• Format: Full Frame
• Focal length: 180 mm
• Aperture range: f/4.5 - 22
• Angle of view: 13.7°
• Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups
• Diaphragm blades: 9
• Minimum focus distance: 300 mm
• Minimum working distance: 147.6 mm
• Maximum magnification: 1.5x
• Focusing: Autofocus
• Filter thread: 62 mm
• Front diameter: 67.6 mm
• Dimensions: Ø 67.6 x 134.4 mm
• Weight: 522 g

In the Box

• 1x Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Auto Focus lens for Sony FE
• Lens caps
• Lens hood