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Venus Optics LAOWA 180 mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO
This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 180 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4.5. Released in 2025, it weighs 521.6 g. That combination suits macro photography.
It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This telephoto prime lens features a f/4.5 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, events, sports, macro, close-up. The optical design incorporates 12 elements / 9 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.
- f/4.5
- Aperture
- 180mm
- Focal
- 521.6 g
- Weight
- Sep 2025
- Released
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Good for macro
Portrait Events Sports Close-up
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Specification
- Focal length
- 180 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Minimum aperture
- f/32
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9
- Optical construction
- 12 elements / 9 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.3 m
- Filter size
- 62 mm
- Lens mount
- Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount
- Dimensions
- 134.4 x 67.6 mm
- Weight
- 521.6 g
- Lens type
- Prime lens
- Image stabilization
- No
- Max Format size
- Full frame
- Usage
- Portrait, Events, Sports, Macro, Close-up
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 11% of the frame width
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