The previously reported Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO CA-Dreamer 1.5X ultra macro full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. The price is $499, and pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo. International shipping is available on the official Laowa online store. Additional information (lens specification, optical design, MTF chart): Name 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO Format Full Frame Focal Length 180mm Aperture Range AF: F4.5 – 22 MF: F4.5 – 32 Angle of View 13.7° Lens Structure 12 elements in 9 groups Aperture Blades 9 Min. Focusing Distance 300mm Min. Working Distance 147.6mm Max. Magnification 1.5X Focusing System AF* & MF Filter Thread Ø62mm Front Diameter Ø67.6mm Dimensions Canon EF: Ø 67.6mm*88.4mm Sony E: Ø 67.6mm*134.4mm Weight Canon EF: 484g Sony E: 521.6g Mounts AF*: Sony E / Nikon Z / Canon EF MF: Canon RF / L – Mount* Auto Focus only starts from 1.5m to infinity. Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF FF 180mm f/4.5 CA-Dreamer Macro 1.5X lens The latest Venus Optics Laowa lens roadmap Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses Join the new Nikon ZR Facebook group The post Venus Optics Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO CA-Dreamer 1.5X ultra macro full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount appeared first on Nikon Rumors. Related posts: New: Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 APS-C for Z-mount – the world’s first zoom + shift lens Officially announced: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFⅡ Cookie ultra-wide angle lens for Nikon Z-mount Venus Optics...
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