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Lava has announced the 180 mm F4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO, a full-frame telephoto macro lens that provides more and more life-size breeding. The company says it is “one of the smallest and lightest options in its class,” and is offering an autofocus version for Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon EF Mounts.
The distance to focus the minimum focus in the lens is 0.3 meters (11.8 “), which allows up to 1.5x magnification. Its optical formula uses 12 elements in 9 groups, and while the company does not mention whether it is using any special glass types, it says that the lens has an apocromatic design.
The e-mount version of the lens is 134 mm long and weighs 522 g. This is a function button and USB Type-C port for the firmware update and the firmware update.
The lava does not specify what kind of autofocus motors of the use of the lenses are thicker, but the system is capable of focusing on topics that are close to 1.5 meters (4 ’11 “); For close topics, you have to use manual focus. It has an internal focus design.
The specifications of the 180 mm F4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO have striking the company’s sword 180 mm T4.6 1.5x Macro cinema lenses, but it is good to see this lens in a more photo-friendly package. For one, this option is very cheap and lighter, and it contains autofocus if you have the right lens to mount. Although it is not particularly surprising that the RF mount version is only manual-focus, the fact that the L-Mount version also lacks AF is slightly confused.
The lens will be available today, and the cost is $ 499.
Press release:
Laowa launched 180 mm F/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro Epo Lens
Macro tight, feather light
Anhui China, September 16, 2025 – Lava announced launch 180 mm F/4.5x Ultra Macro Epo The lens, the brand’s first tele-macro lens is designed to bring revolution in telephoto, macro and portrait photography. A combination of 1.5x Ultra Macro magnification, Advanced apocromatic (APO) opticsA notable Compact and light Design, and versatile functionality, this lens gives photographers the right to capture complex details with unique clarity in close-up subjects and distant scenes. With the construction and innovative features of its strong lenses, including Autofocus on selective mount optionsIt is equally powerful tool for professionals and enthusiastic people.
key features:
- 1.5x Ultra Macro magnification
- Extended work distance
- Compact and light design
- Epo Design
- Excellent corner-to-corner acuity
- Auto-Focus Function (E, Z, EF)
- Durable, Well built Lens Housing
1.5x Ultra Macro magnification
Lava 180 mm F/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro Epo Lens A Deliver A Impressive 1.5: 1 magnification ratioCapturing life-size subjects with extraordinary expansion. Each complex texture and pattern are provided in stunning high resolution, which is perfect for macro photography of small subjects such as insects or flowers. With Minimum focus of 30 cm And one 14.7 cm minimum work distance In manual mode, this lens is excellent in enabling breathtaking close-up shots with unmatched clarity and accuracy, while providing enough space between the subject for lens and comfortable shoots.
Extended work distance
With 180 mm focal length, the lens offers a generous minimal function distance of 147.6 mm, which crosses small macro lenses like 58 mm or 100 mm options. This provides photographers with enough space for long access shoots and light setups, increases flexibility and accuracy in macro photography. The most important thing is reducing the possibility of intimidating the subject.
A 180 mm focal length produces a natural compression effect, which leads to close to the background subject. This feature provides creative flexibility to the photographers, making them capable of efficiently manipulating the alleged relations between the subject and the background for compelling compositions.
Compact and light design
Despite its powerful 180 mm telephoto access and 1.5x ultra-macro abilities, the lens mainly maintains a factor of compact and light form, which increases portability for photographers in Go. Weight only 484G (Canon EF) and 522G (Sony E) With dimensions of Ø67.6 mm x 88.4 mm and .67.6 mm x 134.4 mm, it stands as one of the smallest and lightest options in its orbit. It makes an ideal choice for professionals and enthusiastic people who demand high performance without bulk, are perfect for the use of handheld, field, or travel.
Epo Design
is using Apocrometric (APO) designThis lens effectively eliminates both longitudinal and lateral colored aberves. The result is exceptional acuity, true-life-color accuracy, and minimal fringing throughout the image, even in challenging light situations. This makes it an ideal device for accurate-dependent macro and telephoto photography.
Outstanding sharpness
The Laowa 180 mm F/4.5 1.5 X Ultra Macro APO provides extraordinary corner-to-one-to-one-to-roundness on high magnification, for stunning image quality. Characteristic of an advanced optical design with 12 elements in 9 groupsThis provides a frequent, razor-sharp performance for macro photography. This configuration excels in capturing themes with extreme expansion, making it ideal for complex close-up shots and professional-grade results in frames.
AF function in selective mount options
The lens has autofocus (AF) functionality for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF Mount, which is capable of focusing on subjects 1.5 m from infiniteTo switch to AF mode, simply rotate the focus ring at the infinite point to a separate “click” – manual focus is not available for subjects within 1.5 meters for precise macro control. For canon RF users, pair EF-to-Mount with EF-to-RF adapter to unlock AF capabilities. This easy-switch design increases workflow efficiency for telephoto, portraits, wildlife and macro shooting.
Durable, Well built Lens Housing
Lava 180 mm F/4.5 1.5 X Ultra Macro APO Lens has been designed with a durable, strong housing design to challenge the shooting position. This includes Internal focus To prevent lens extensions during use, ensure balanced handling and dust safety. Extended with practical features, includes one in lenses Dedicated ceremony button For Swift adjustment, A Ø62 mm filter thread For versatile filter use, Electronic contact On AF versions for EXIF data recording, and A Type-C Port for firmware updates.
Pricing and availability
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Lens Venus Optics is available to buy through the official website (Home – Lava Camera Lenses) And authorized reseller starts from September 16, 2025. The US price is USD 499, which has separate pricing by the country.
Lava 180 mm f4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro Epo specification:
| Head specification | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Maximum format size | 35 mm FF |
| focal length | 180 Mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Canon RF, Canon RF-S, L-Mount, Sony E, Sony Fee |
| hole | |
| Maximum aperture | F4.5 |
| Minimum aperture | F32 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 12 |
| Group | 9 |
| Special ingredients / coatings | 2 Elded, 1 ultra-high refraction |
| Center | |
| Minimum focus | 0.30 M (11.81,, |
| Maximum magnification | 1.5 |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Full -time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | internal |
| Remote scale | Yes |
| DOF value | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Diameter | 522 Mm (20.55,, |
| Length | 134 Mm (5.28,, |
| Colour | Black |
| Filter thread | 62 Mm |
