Laowa introduces 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro APO lens for X-Mount, F-Mount

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Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO for FUJIFILM X-Mount

Laowa has added Fujifilm X-mount and Nikon F-mount versions of  its 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO lens, which already. Previously launched in other mounts (Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF, Canon RF, L-mount), the lens is Laowa’s first autofocus lens for the Fuji X system. LAOWA 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO Lens is available for purchase now in Fujifilm X-mount and Nikon F-mount at the official Venus Optics website and will be available via authorised resellers starting September 10, 2026. MSRP is $499.00 USD.

With few telephoto macro options available for Fujifilm X photographers, this compact lens offers a new choice for macro and portrait shooters. Its 180mm focal length delivers a 270mm full-frame-equivalent field of view on Fujifilm APS-C cameras, providing reach for close-up subjects, portraits, and distant scenes.

The lens offers up to 1.5x magnification, a 30cm (11.8 in.) minimum focusing distance allows photographers to capture fine detail while keeping a comfortable distance from the subject. Its APO optical design delivers sharp images and minimal chromatic aberration. The lens measures Ø67.6 × 134.7mm (2.66 × 5.30 in.) and weighs just 526.2g (1.24 lb) on the Fujifilm X-mount version. Autofocus is available from 1.5m to infinity, while AF assistance is available below 1.5m for focus stacking.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.