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Laowa Ranger Cine Zoom Lens Kit

The Venus Optics Full Frame Cine Zoom Lens Kit is a 16–180mm f/2.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Laowa Ranger Cine Zoom Lens Kit

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Lens Overview — Venus Optics Full Frame Cine Zoom Lens Kit

The Laowa Ranger Cine Zoom Lens Kit from Venus Optics is a two-lens cinema zoom set designed for Super 35 cameras. Mounted in the industry-standard PL Mount, the kit covers a focal length range of 16mm to 180mm, making it a versatile option for a wide array of shooting scenarios — from wide-angle establishing shots to tighter mid-range compositions. The lenses are fully manual focus, which is standard practice in professional cinema environments where focus pullers work with dedicated follow focus rigs.

The kit features a maximum aperture of T2.9, providing solid light-gathering capability for low-light or shallow-depth-of-field work. With a 77mm filter thread size, standard filter accessories are easy to integrate. Each lens weighs 1300g, a reasonable figure for cinema zooms of this focal range.

The Super 35 lens format ensures compatibility with the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema cameras. The zoom configuration — spanning from wide angle through to telephoto — gives cinematographers significant flexibility without needing to carry a large set of prime lenses. Image stabilization is not present, consistent with the expectations of a cinema lens designed for use on stabilized rigs or gimbals.

Key Features — Venus Optics Full Frame Cine Zoom Lens Kit

Two-Lens Zoom Kit: Pairs two cinema zoom lenses covering 16mm to 180mm, reducing the need to carry a full set of prime lenses on set.

16-180mm Focal Range: Spans wide-angle through mid-telephoto in two lenses, covering a broad range of shooting scenarios from establishing shots to closer compositions.

T2.9 Maximum Aperture: Consistent T2.9 aperture across the zoom range provides reliable light-gathering performance and shallow depth-of-field capability.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and other major manufacturers.

Super 35 Coverage: Designed for the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema, ensuring full coverage without vignetting on standard cinema cameras.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring is built for use with follow focus rigs and dedicated focus pullers in professional cinema workflows.

Lens Specifications — Venus Optics Full Frame Cine Zoom Lens Kit

Venus Optics Full Frame Cine Zoom Lens Kit full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesDocumentary, Video / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimeZoom
Focal Length16–180mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.9
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread77mm

Description — Venus Optics Full Frame Cine Zoom Lens Kit

The Laowa Ranger Cine Zoom Lens Kit from Venus Optics is built around a PL Mount design and covers a focal length range from 16mm to 180mm, spanning from wide-angle to mid-telephoto perspectives. Designed specifically for Super 35 sensor coverage, the kit is suited to professional cinema camera systems. The lenses offer a maximum aperture of T2.9, delivering meaningful light-gathering capability for a zoom lens in this class.

Focus is entirely manual, in keeping with professional cinema production practices where precise, repeatable focus control is essential. A 77mm filter thread makes integration with standard matte box systems and screw-in filters straightforward. At 1300g per lens, the kit has a solid build presence appropriate for use on professional cinema rigs.

There is no image stabilization, so the kit is intended for use on stabilized camera support systems. The zoom configuration across two lenses provides a continuous coverage range that reduces the need for multiple primes, offering practical flexibility on set.

Pros — Venus Optics Full Frame Cine Zoom Lens Kit

  • ✓Covers a broad focal length range of 16mm to 180mm, offering versatility across wide-angle and mid-telephoto shooting
  • ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
  • ✓T2.9 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering performance for a zoom lens

Cons — Venus Optics Full Frame Cine Zoom Lens Kit

  • ✗No autofocus — requires a dedicated focus puller or manual operation, which may not suit all productions
  • ✗No image stabilization, meaning handheld or gimbal use requires external stabilization solutions
  • ✗At 1300g per lens, the kit adds significant weight to a camera rig

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Frequently Asked Questions — Venus Optics Full Frame Cine Zoom Lens Kit

What camera mount does the Laowa Ranger Cine Zoom Kit use?+
The kit uses a PL Mount, which is the standard professional cinema lens mount. This makes it compatible with a wide range of cinema camera bodies that accept PL Mount lenses.
What sensor size is the Laowa Ranger Cine Zoom Kit designed for?+
The lenses are designed for Super 35, which is one of the most common sensor formats in professional cinema cameras. They are not specified for full-frame coverage.
What is the maximum aperture of these lenses?+
The maximum aperture is T2.9. This T-stop rating reflects the actual light transmission of the lens, which is the standard measurement used in cinema optics.
Does the Laowa Ranger Cine Zoom Kit support autofocus?+
No, the lenses are manual focus only. This is standard for professional cinema lenses, where focus is typically controlled by a focus puller using a follow focus system.
What is the filter thread size on these lenses?+
Both lenses feature a 77mm filter thread, allowing use of widely available 77mm screw-in filters and matte box systems.
How much do the lenses in this kit weigh?+
Each lens weighs 1300g. This should be factored into rig-building decisions, particularly when selecting a tripod head, gimbal, or support system.

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