Laowa Ranger FF Compact Cine Zoom Series

Introducing the Laowa Ranger FF Compact Cine Zoom Series, an innovative and versatile collection of full-frame cine zoom lenses that offer exceptional optical performance for professional filmmakers and videographers. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of both high-end cinematic productions and independent filmmaking, these lenses provide outstanding image quality, precise manual controls, and a compact, lightweight build perfect for handheld shooting. Whether you're capturing stunning wide-angle shots, close-ups, or long-range scenes, the Laowa Ranger FF lenses deliver breathtaking results with superior clarity and minimal distortion.

Each lens in the Laowa Ranger FF Compact Cine Zoom Series is engineered with a robust, all-metal body for durability while maintaining a lightweight profile that ensures smooth operation, even in the most challenging shooting environments. The lenses feature a 0.8 gear mod, which ensures seamless integration with standard follow focus systems, offering greater control over focus, aperture, and zoom adjustments. Their advanced optical design consists of multi-element configurations that provide exceptional sharpness, color rendition, and minimal chromatic aberrations, resulting in crystal-clear imagery. With a maximum aperture of T2.9, these lenses perform well even in low light conditions, allowing you to capture vibrant visuals in diverse lighting environments.

For filmmakers who need flexibility and precision, the Laowa Ranger FF lenses include full manual focus control with smooth focus throws, along with dual-scale focus indicators in both metric and imperial units. This allows users to easily monitor focus positions while ensuring consistent and accurate adjustments. The Laowa Ranger FF lenses also feature a wide aperture range (T2.9 to T22), providing excellent depth-of-field control for achieving cinematic looks with beautifully blurred backgrounds. Whether you’re shooting in tight spaces or expansive landscapes, these lenses offer the versatility to meet a wide range of creative needs. With their compact dimensions, they are ideal for use on gimbals and drones, enabling smooth, stable shots wherever you go.

Key Features:

• Full-frame cine zoom lens series designed for high-end cinematic productions
• Compact, lightweight design for easy handling and portability
• Exceptional image quality with minimal distortion and chromatic aberration
• Fast T2.9 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance
• Wide aperture range (T2.9 to T22) for versatile depth-of-field control
• Smooth, precise manual focus, zoom, and aperture controls
• Dual-scale focus indicator in both metric and imperial for easy monitoring
• 0.8 Mod gear system for seamless integration with follow focus systems
• Ideal for use with gimbals, drones, and handheld shooting rigs

Technical Specifications:

Shared Features:
Format: Full Frame
Image circle diameter: Ø43.2mm
Aperture blades: 11
Aperture throw: 42°
Zoom throw: 100° (except 28-75mm which is 270°)
Focus throw: 100° (except 28-75mm and 75-180mm which are 270°)
Focus indicator: Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale)
In-focus driving mode: Manual (MF)
Gear mod: 0.8 Mod
Dimensions for Filter Thread: Ø77mm
Front Diameter: Ø80mm

Focal length: 16-30mm
Aperture range: T2.9-22
Zoom Ratio: 1.875X
Lens structure: 18 elements in 12 groups
Min. focusing distance: 33cm / 1’1”
Max. Magnification: 0.145X
Dimensions: Ø80mm x 107.4mm / 3.15” x 4.22”
Weight: Standard: ~799g / ~1.76lbs, Lite: ~738g / ~1.63lbs

Focal length: 28-75mm
Aperture range: T2.9-22
Zoom Ratio: 2.7X
Lens structure: 22 elements in 18 groups
Min. focusing distance: 49cm / 1’7”
Max. Magnification: 0.23X
Zoom throw: 270°
Focus throw: 270°
Dimensions: Ø84.8mm x 179.3mm / 3.34” x 7.06”
Weight: Standard: ~1416g / ~3.12lbs, Lite: ~1264g / ~2.8lbs

Focal length: 75-180mm
Aperture range: T2.9-22
Zoom Ratio: 2.4X
Lens structure: 17 elements in 14 groups
Min. focusing distance: 89cm / 2’11”
Max. Magnification: 0.217X
Zoom throw: 100°
Focus throw: 270°
Dimensions: Ø84.8mm x 189.5mm / 3.34” x 7.46”
Weight: Standard: ~1339g / ~2.95lbs, Lite: ~1226g / ~2.7lbs

What's Included:

Configuration 1: Laowa Ranger FF 16-30mm T2.9 Cine Lens
Configuration 2: Laowa Ranger FF (16-30mm, 28-75mm, 75-180mm) Cine Lens 3-Lens Bundle
Configuration 3: Laowa Ranger FF Lite 16-30mm T2.9 Cine Lens
Configuration 4: Laowa Ranger FF Lite (16-30mm, 28-75mm, 75-180mm) Cine Lens 3-Lens Bundle