{
  "id": 7360270,
  "title": "Laowa’s first autofocus lens for Fujifilm will save you money as well as capturing distant objects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/laowas-first-autofocus-lens-for-fujifilm-will-save-you-money-as-well",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T16:45:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/laowas-first-autofocus-lens-for-fujifilm-will-save-you-money-as-well-as-capturing-distant-objects/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Laowa has introduced its inaugural autofocus lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras, the 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO, which also marks the brand's first autofocus offering. Priced at $449 or £300, this lens presents a budget-friendly alternative to Fujifilm's typically premium lenses, making it a suitable pick for macro and portrait enthusiasts, as well as any photographer in search of a cost-effective telephoto prime.\n\nDesigned as a telephoto-macro in a compact package, the lens boasts up to 1.5x macro magnification for detailed close-ups, equates to 270mm on full-frame equivalents, and features a 30cm minimum focusing distance. Focusing capabilities range from 1.5m to infinity, with autofocus assistance for macro stacking. The lens employs APO optical design to minimize chromatic aberration.\n\nCompatible with autofocus on Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF mounts, the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO also offers manual focus options for Canon RF, L mount, and Nikon F mount cameras. Importantly, autofocus functionality is exclusively available for subjects at 1.5m or beyond. The latest firmware update even enables autofocus for focus bracketing.\n\nThe Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO can be purchased directly from the manufacturer. For further inspiration, check out the best Fujifilm X-mount lenses, a comprehensive guide to macro photography, and some awe-inspiring close-up images captured using Laowa's innovative macro lenses.",
  "summary": "The affordable Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO lens now offers AF for Fujifilm X-camera users, with various options for other mounts The post Laowa’s first autofocus lens for Fujifilm will save you money as well as capturing distant objects appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}