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Venus Optics Laowa 180mm F/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro Lens
For Nikon Z Mount
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Macro capable with reproduction ratio of 1:1 or greater.
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.62
Autofocus LensLens Description
The Venus Optics Laowa 180mm F/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro is a medium telephoto prime designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This prime has a 180mm focal-length.
This prime lens focuses down to 30cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 1.5X magnification. The high manification of the Venus Optics Laowa 180mm F/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro allows it perform true macro photography. The lens supports autofocus and features a switch to disengage AF for focusing manually. A built-in focus motor is used to set the focus-distance. It allowed Venus Optics to optimize the motor precisely for this lens in order to maximize performance.
The lens weighs 522g. Its body is weatherproof against adverse weather such as rain and snow. Seals in key areas prevent entry of water and dust.
This version of the lens has a Nikon Z mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Nikon Z mount cameras with Full-Frame or smaller sensors. Venus Optics also makes this lens for Canon EF, Sony E, Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
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Venus Optics Laowa 180mm F/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro Specifications
| Brand | Venus Optics | Model | Laowa 180mm F/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Max FLM | 1X | |
| Focal Length | 180mm | View Angle | 13° |
| Max Aperture | F/4.5 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
| Min Focus | 30cm | Magnification | 1.5X |
| Filter Size | 62mm | Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Size (D x L) | 68 x 134mm | Weight | 522g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | Weatherproof | |
| Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | AF with MF Switch |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | No | Focus Motor | Internal |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2025-09-17 |
| Features | Customizable Function Button, USB-C Port for F/W Updates. | ||
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Venus Optics 180mm F/4.5 Facts
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Macro capable with reproduction ratio of 1:1 or greater.Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.62Autofocus Lens| 180mm Focal-Length | F/4.5 Constant Aperture |
| 62mm Filter Thread | AF with MF Switch |
| Nikon Z Mount | Full-Frame Coverage |
| 522g Lens Weight | 68 x 134mm (D x L) |
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