{"product_id":"laowa-180mm-f45-15x-ultra-macro-apo-lens-for-l-mount","title":"Laowa 180mm f\/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens for L Mount","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eLaowa 180mm f\/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens for L Mount Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Laowa 180mm f\/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens for L Mount is a telephoto macro lens for full-frame L-mount cameras. This is Laowa’s first long-focus macro lens with extended magnification offering up to 1.5x reproduction while providing a long working distance that suits field-based outdoor macro photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA combination of 180mm focal length, apochromatic optical design, and compact construction set this lens apart from other macro. The extended reach allows photographers to work further from the subject than shorter macro lenses, while the APO design controls colour fringing with consistency across the frame at high magnifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lens is of course aimed at macro specialists, nature photographers, and technical photographers who benefit from the greater working distance, optical correction, and higher magnification rather than autofocus. It also suits portrait-style close-ups where compression and background separation are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLaowa 180mm f\/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens for L Mount Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5x maximum magnification exceeds standard life-size macro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong 180mm focal length increases working distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApochromatic optical design controls longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal focusing maintains balance and prevents extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact tele-macro construction is very manageable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual focus supports precise focusing at high magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e62mm filter thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLaowa 180mm f\/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens for L Mount in More Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImage quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optical design renders clarity and consistency across the frame, particularly at close focusing distances which are most demanding. The apochromatic optics suppress both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration, which can otherwise appear as colour fringing along edges and high-contrast areas. This is especially poignant when shooting at magnifications beyond life size, where optical issues are magnified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 1.5x maximum magnification, the lens captures fine textures and surface detail that standard 1:1 macro lenses cannot reach without extension tubes. The longer focal length also adds a stronger compression effect, which simplifies backgrounds, even when stopped down for increased depth of field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual Focus Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor L-mount users this lens is manual-focus only, allowing for precision during detailed photography. Manual focus allows accurate placement of the focus point, which is critical when working at high magnifications where depth of field becomes extremely shallow. The focus mechanism supports tripod-based workflows and focus stacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the lens has internal focusing, balance is consistent throughout the focusing range, which is ideal when using macro rails and focusing aids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not designed as a video-first lens, the optical characteristics lend themselves to macro video. The long focal length allows subjects to be framed without encroaching on lighting, and the manual focus system enables repeatable focus pulls. Internal focusing maintains centre of gravity, which is useful when the lens is mounted on sliders or macro rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens is relatively compact despite the telephoto reach. Solid metal housing provides durability, while the internal focusing mechanism reduces dust ingress. There is no optical stabilisation, so stabilisation relies on tripod use or the proficient in-body stabilisation found in many L mount cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this lens autofocus on L-mount cameras?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The L-mount version is manual focus only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this different from a 100mm macro lens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 180mm focal length provides a longer working distance and stronger background compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used for portrait photography?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The focal length and compression suit portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it require extension tubes for 1.5x magnification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The lens provides larger than life sized 1.5x magnification natively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the maximum aperture f\/4.5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aperture balances focal length, magnification, and compact size with optical correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaowa 180mm f\/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens for L Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear lens caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLaowa 180mm f\/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens for L Mount Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e180 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum aperture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/4.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum aperture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngle of view\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.7°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 elements in 12 groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture blades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum focusing distance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum working distance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e147.6 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum magnification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual focus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e62 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e67.6 mm diameter x 88.4 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 522 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"comp-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eOffers: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eOffer Category: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eOffer Product Type: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eAutofocus: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eAperture ring: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eConstant Aperture: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens CIPA Image stabilization rating: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eColour: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eDiameter (mm): \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLength (mm): \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eWeight (g): \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eDistance scale: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eDoF scale: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eElements: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eEnvironmental Sealing: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eFocus distance limiter: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal length: \n \n \n 180 mm\n \n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eFocus method: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eFilter Thread: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eFull time manual: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eGroups: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eHood supplied: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens Image stabilization: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens mount: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens Materials: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum focal length: \n \n \n 180.0\n \n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMaximum magnification: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMaximum aperture (number): \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMaximum aperture (text): \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMax Format size: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum focal length: \n \n \n 180.0\n \n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens Minimum focus distance (m): \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMinimum aperture (number): \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMinimum aperture (text): \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMotor type: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eNumber of diaphragm blades: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003ePower zoom: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eSpecial elements \/ coatings: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eTripod collar: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens type: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eWide\/Tele: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLevel: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eYear Of Release: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eBest For: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eBest For Holiday and Landscape: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eBest For Interior and Architecture: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Fashion and Portrait: \n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Macro and Still Life: \n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eBest For Astro: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eBest For Street: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Wildlife and Sport: \n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eZoom lock: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eZoom method: \n \n N\/A\n \n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eNotes: \n \n N\/A\n \n 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