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Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra-Macro APO FE vs Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM

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Note: This comparison contains unreleased lenses based on rumors and leaks. Specs and images are not official and may change.

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Optics
Focal Length
180mm
100-400mm
Max Aperture
f/4.5
f/4.5
Max Magnification
1.5x
0.25x
Zoom Ratio
-
4x
Special Elements
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4 XD linear motors; 40.5mm drop-in rear filter holder; 21+ weather sealing points
Coatings
-
Nano AR coating; fluorine front-element coating
Diaphragm Blades
-
11
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
30cm
1.5m
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
STM
XD linear motor
Focus Method
internal
-
Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
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Physical
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Weight
522 g
1840 g
Dimensions (D x L)
68 x 134 mm
120 x 328 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Filter Thread
-
95 mm
Features
Image Stabilization
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
0
4
Color
Black
Black
Zoom Method
-
Internal
General
Launch Price
USD 499
-
Announce Date
Sep 16, 2025
-
Sensor Format
Full Frame
Full Frame