Lens Details
Laowa
180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO (Canon RF)
$499~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: September 9, 2025
Who it's for
The Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO (Canon RF) is an 180mm f/4.5 prime lens — a telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Macro and close-ups — 1.5x magnification.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4.5 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
180mm
Focal Length
f/4.5
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
500g
Weight
62mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 180mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 9 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 13.7° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 1.5x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $499 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Diameter | 67.6mm |
| Length | 134.4mm |
| Weight | 500g (1.10 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
