Laowa Announces New Firmware for Seamless Switching Manual-to-AF on 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro

by | Nov 6, 2025 | News | 0 comments

Dual Focus Mode is now LIVE on the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO for seamless manual-to-AF handover at 1.5X and beyond 1.5m. Simply press the function button for 2 seconds to activate the Dual Focus Mode and have no more missed stacks. A half-press on the shutter and AF instantly locks in, then a long-press deactivates the function.

The 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO is Laowa’s first tele-macro lens. It combines a 1.5X ultra macro magnification, advanced apochromatic (APO) optics, a compact and lightweight design for versatility in both close-up shooting and distant covering subjects.

Key Notes:
– Autofocus is now available in macro shooting
– AF operates only within the specified short focus range
– Supports 1.5X ultra macro shooting and distances beyond 1.5m
– Perfect for focus stacking, product shots, and closeup nature photography

Find more details here: https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-180mm-f-4-5-1-5x-ultra-macro-apo/

Or from the following tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gzLc9L8dxU

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