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Venus Optics
Venus Optics Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO Nikon Z camera lens
A 1.5x macro lens with 180mm focal length and f/4.5 aperture for detailed close-ups at a 14.7cm working distance
- 5x magnification reveals details invisible to the naked eye
- APO design minimises chromatic aberration for colour-accurate images
- 180 mm focal length gives 14.7 cm working distance to avoid disturbing subjects
- Compact lightweight build makes extended macro sessions comfortable
- Autofocus adds speed and precision for both close-up and distant scenes
Tele-macro lens for Nikon Z
The Venus Optics Laowa 180mm f/4.5 is a telephoto macro lens built for the Nikon Z mount. It delivers 1.5x magnification at a 180mm focal length, letting photographers capture fine subject detail from a comfortable working distance. The apochromatic optical design targets colour accuracy and reduced fringing across the frame. It suits macro specialists and portrait shooters who want close-up capability without crowding the subject.
Sustained optical behaviour
The APO correction maintains consistent colour fidelity and sharpness during extended shooting sessions where the lens is stopped down for depth of field. Internal focusing keeps the barrel length stable, so balance on a tripod or gimbal does not shift as focus moves from infinity to the 14.7cm minimum working distance in manual mode. Autofocus operates smoothly for repeated close-up sequences without hunting cycles that degrade throughput.
Thermals noise and power
As a passive optical instrument the lens generates no heat, draws no electrical power beyond the camera-body communication, and produces no audible noise of its own. The all-metal barrel dissipates ambient temperature changes evenly, so handling comfort remains predictable in the field. Photographers needing built-in image stabilisation or weather-sealing specifications not confirmed by the supplier should verify those points separately.
Highlights
- 5x magnification reveals details invisible to the naked eye
- APO design minimises chromatic aberration for colour-accurate images
- 180 mm focal length gives 14.7 cm working distance to avoid disturbing subjects
- Compact lightweight build makes extended macro sessions comfortable
- Autofocus adds speed and precision for both close-up and distant scenes
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How much power does the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 draw during all-day shooting?
The lens is fully passive — it draws no electrical power of its own and relies entirely on the Nikon Z body for aperture control and autofocus drive.
What Nikon Z body or accessory is required for the lens to function?
Any Nikon Z-mount camera body provides the electronic contacts, power and in-body focus motor needed for aperture control and autofocus.
Will the 180mm focal length and 147.6 mm working distance work with my older Z-mount bodies?
Yes — the lens uses the standard Z mount and communicates electronically, so it operates normally on every Nikon Z camera released to date.
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