Venus Optics Laowa Ranger Lite 75mm-180mm T2.9 Cine Zoom Lens

The Venus Optics Laowa Ranger Lite 75mm–180mm T2.9 is a cinema zoom lens built for Super 35 sensor systems and mounted in PL. Covering a telephoto zoom range from 75mm to 180mm, this lens is designed for the Cinema and Video camera ecosystem, offering a constant maximum aperture of T2.9 across the entire zoom range — a meaningful advantage for cinematographers who need predictable exposure as they reframe. With a manual focus design, the Ranger Lite puts direct control in the operator's hands, which is a standard and often preferred approach on professional cinema sets where focus pullers work with dedicated follow focus systems.

The 77mm filter thread makes accessory compatibility straightforward, and at 1,200 grams the lens sits at a manageable weight for a telephoto cine zoom. The lens is categorized as a telephoto zoom in the Super 35 format, meaning it is engineered for the sensor dimensions standard across a wide range of cinema cameras. The PL mount is the professional cinema industry standard, ensuring broad compatibility with high-end cinema camera bodies.

Without image stabilization, the lens relies on the camera body or support rigs for stability, which is typical in cinema production environments where gimbals, tripods, and other support tools are standard workflow components.