Venus Optics Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO Lens (L-Mount)

Overview

The Venus Optics Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO Lens is a full-frame telephoto prime built for the L-Mount, combining a long 180mm reach with genuine macro capability in a single, compact optic. Its apochromatic optical design controls colour fringing across the frame, keeping fine detail crisp whether the subject is right in front of the lens or far in the distance. With a 1.5:1 maximum magnification, a minimum focus distance of just 30cm, and a working distance of 14.7cm, it's built for photographers who want to move fluidly between intimate macro close-ups and traditional telephoto shooting, such as portraits, wildlife, and detail work in the field.

At f/4.5 to f/32, the maximum aperture strikes a balance between low-light usability and a compact, lightweight build, weighing just 522g and measuring 134.4mm in length, making it easy to carry alongside other lenses. This L-Mount version is fully manual focus, with an assignable Lens Function button for quick access to camera settings and a USB-C port for firmware updates.

1.5x Macro Magnification for Larger-Than-Life Detail

With a 1.5:1 maximum magnification, the lens renders close-up subjects larger than life-size, letting photographers capture fine textures and small details other lenses can't resolve. A minimum focus distance of 30cm and a working distance of 14.7cm give enough room to light a subject properly and to photograph subjects that might otherwise be startled by a lens moving in too close.

Colour-True Detail from an Apochromatic Design

The apochromatic optical design corrects chromatic aberration across the full focusing range, keeping colour fringing to a minimum whether shooting at 180mm's long telephoto reach or right up close in macro. The result is accurate, high-contrast colour and detail from portraits and distant subjects through to intricate close-up work.

Manual Focus for Macro Precision

The L-Mount version of this lens is manual focus only, giving photographers precise, tactile control over focus placement, particularly valuable at high macro magnifications where autofocus can hunt or overshoot. The focusing ring provides smooth, full-time manual adjustment across the lens's full focus range.

Onboard Controls and Firmware Updates

• Assignable Lens Function button for quick access to camera settings.
• USB-C port for firmware updates.