LAOWA 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO Lens (Nikon Z)
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LAOWA 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO Lens (Nikon Z)
The Laowa first tele macro lens is designed to elevate telephoto and macro photography. Combining advanced optics, compact design and versatile functionality, this lens is engineered for photographers seeking intricate details and clarity in both close-up and distance subjects. With its robust build and innovative features, it’s a handy yet powerful tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
1.5X Ultra Macro Magnification
The Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO lens delivers an impressive 1.5:1 magnification ratio, capturing life-size subjects with extraordinary detail. Every intricate texture and pattern is rendered in stunning high resolution, perfect for macro photography. With a minimum focusing distance of 30cm, this lens excels at photographing small subjects, enabling breathtaking close-up shots with unmatched clarity and precision.
Compact and Lightweight Design
The lens combines powerful telephoto and macro capabilities in a remarkably compact and lightweight design, enhancing portability for photographers on the go. Weighing just 484g (Canon EF) and 522g (Sony E) with dimensions of Ø67.6mm x 88.4mm and Ø67.6mm x 134.4mm respectively, it stands out as one of the smallest and lightest options in its class. This makes it the ideal choice for professionals and enthusiasts seeking high performance without the bulk of comparable lenses.
APO Design
The lens is engineered with an apochromatic (APO) design to eliminate both longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberrations in both in-focus and out-of-focus areas. This advanced optical design ensures exceptional clarity and color accuracy, delivering sharp, vibrant images with true-to-life colors and minimal fringing, even in challenging lighting conditions.
Outstanding Sharpness
The lens delivers exceptional corner-to-corner sharpness at high magnifications for stunning image quality. Its advanced 9-element, 12-group optical design, ensures consistent, razor-sharp macro performance, ideal for capturing intricate details with professional precision.
AF* / MF Function, Easy Switch Design
It offers autofocus (AF) functionality for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF mounts, enabling seamless focusing on subjects from 1.5m to infinity*. To activate AF mode, simply rotate the focus ring to the
infinity point.
For Canon RF users, the EF lens can be paired with an EF-to-RF adapter to enable AF function.
Main
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Maximum Aperture | f/22 |
| Configuration | Core |
| Lens Format | Full Frame Sensors |
| Color | Black/Black |
Key Features
| Full-frame telephoto macro lens with 180mm focal length | |
| Aperture range | f/4.5–f/22 (AF), f/4.5–f/32 (MF) |
| 1.5× maximum magnification for high-detail close-up | |
| Minimum focusing distance | 300mm with 147.6mm working distance |
| 9-blade aperture for smooth bokeh rendering | |
| Advanced optical design with 12 elements in 9 groups | |
| Dual focusing modes | Autofocus* & Manual Focus |
| 62mm front filter thread for creative adaptability | |
| Compatible with Nikon Z-mount cameras | |
| Optional lens support available separately |
Specifications
| Format | Full Frame |
| Focal Length | 180mm |
| Aperture Range | AF: f/4.5–f/22, MF: f/4.5–f/32 |
| Angle of View | 13.7° |
| Optical Construction | 12 elements in 9 groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 rounded |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 300mm (MF) |
| Minimum Working Distance | 147.6mm (MF) |
| Maximum Magnification | 1.5× |
| Focusing System | Autofocus* and Manual Focus |
| Filter Size | 62mm (front thread) |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
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Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.
How many days do I have to make a return?
How many days do I have to make a return?
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days.
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage.
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
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Can I exchange an item?
Can I exchange an item?
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.
Do you offer repairs?
Do you offer repairs?
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.
