Telephoto Cine Macro Lens No name Laowa Sword 180 mm T4.6 1.5x Macro for Arri PL mount

The Telephoto Cine Macro Lens Laowa Sword 180 mm T4.6 1.5x Macro for Arri PL mount is a compact cinema lens engineered for detailed telephoto and close-up cinematography. It delivers a fixed T4.6 aperture with a 1.5x magnification ratio and a long focal length of 180 mm, enabling tight framing and pronounced subject separation. Built for Arri PL mount systems, this lens combines macro capability with telephoto reach to capture high-detail images for film, product, nature and medical imaging needs.

Advantages

This cine macro telephoto lens provides high close-focus capability and a significant working magnification while maintaining a consistent T4.6 aperture across the focusing range. Its optical design supports detailed rendering with telephoto compression and shallow depth of field characteristic of an 180 mm focal length. The Arri PL mount compatibility ensures mechanical stability and industry-standard mounting for cinema cameras. The lens’s compact form factor facilitates use on gimbals, rigs and studio setups where space is limited.

Suitable for

• Filmmaking: narrative, commercials and close-up shots requiring cinematic compression.
• Product videography: tight framing of small objects with fine detail.
• Nature and wildlife close-ups: insects, flowers and small subjects at a distance.
• Medical and scientific imaging: controlled macro documentation and procedures.

Key specifications

• Focal length: 180 mm (telephoto)
• Maximum aperture: T4.6 (fixed)
• Magnification: 1.5× macro capability
• Mount: Arri PL cinema mount
• Format coverage: designed for cinema sensors (check camera compatibility)
• Focus: manual focus with macro close-focus capability
• Form factor: compact cine lens suitable for rigged and handheld configurations

How to use

Mount the lens securely to an Arri PL-compatible camera or adapter and confirm flange alignment before operation. Use manual focus to achieve precise focus at macro distances; turn the focus ring slowly while monitoring through the viewfinder or external monitor. Because the lens has a fixed T4.6 aperture, adjust exposure with camera ISO, shutter angle/speed or lighting. For stable telephoto macro shots, employ a tripod, support rig or follow-focus system to minimise camera shake and to allow fine focus pulls.

Usage recommendations

For best results when shooting macro and telephoto close-ups, use controlled lighting and a stable support system. Allow sufficient working distance for focusing and plan focus pulls in advance; consider using a lens support and matte box to manage flare and maintain consistent image quality.