Measuring just 5.35" in length and weighing only 1.46 lb, the compact Laowa Ranger 50-130mm T2.9 S35 Lite Compact Cine Zoom Lens from Venus Optics covers Super35 sensors and is ideal for gimbal, drone, and handheld use. When combined with the separately available 11-18mm and 17-50mm Lite zooms, the three lenses provide an extensive 11-130mm total range. Zoom features include 0.8 MOD cine gears on focus, iris, and zoom rings, focus marks in both feet and meters, and a 77mm front filter thread.

Super35 Coverage | T2.9 to 22    50-130mm Zoom Lens, Lightweight 1.46 lb    Near-Invisible Focus Breathing    11 Aperture Blades, 2.9x Zoom Ratio    0.8 MOD Focus, Aperture, and Zoom Gears    80mm Front Diameter, 77mm Filter Thread    Interchangeable ARRI PL Mount    270° Focus and 100° Zoom Rotation    Lens Markings in Feet and Meters    Unified Gearing across Series

Measuring just 5.35" in length and weighing only 1.46 lb, the compact Laowa Ranger 50-130mm T2.9 S35 Lite Compact Cine Zoom Lens from Venus Optics covers Super35 sensors and is ideal for gimbal, drone, and handheld use. When combined with the separately available 11-18mm and 17-50mm Lite zooms, the three lenses provide an extensive 11-130mm total range. Zoom features include 0.8 MOD cine gears on focus, iris, and zoom rings, focus marks in both feet and meters, and a 77mm front filter thread.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I truly cannot find a way to change the PL mount to E mount, are there any guides on this?

A: Please remove the four screws holding on the PL mount on the lens and remove it. Place the Venus Optics Interchangeable Mount for Laowa Ranger S35 17-50mm & 50-130mm Zooms (Sony E) in the same position and attach using the same four screws. Do a focus test before you shoot.

Q: 2. Will this cover Red Weapon 8k Helium Sensor

A: Yes, The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens would be able to work with and cover the RED Weapon 8k Helium sensor. It can work with sensors as large as 36.7 x 25.54mm.

Q: 3. What size matte box back/adapter does this lens require?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa Ranger Lite 28-75mm T2.9 Cine Zoom Lens can be mounted to a matte box with an 80mm diameter or step up clamp on from the 77mm front filter threads.

Q: 4. Will this vignette on a Red V-Raptor X VV?

A: Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa Ranger Lite 28-75mm Lens will vignette on a RED V-Raptor 8K VV sensor.

Q: 5. Im guessing Tilta Mini Matte Box will not fit on this, correct?

A: The Tilta Mini Matte Box will not fit on this lens.

Q: 6. Does this come in RF mount?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa Ranger T2.9 Full Frame Cine Zoom 2-Lens Kit (PL/EF) is only available in PL/EF Mount however you could use the kit with Canon's EF to RF adapter. Or change he mount using The Venus Optics Laowa Ranger T2.9 Cine Zoom Interchangeable Bayonet (Canon RF). Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R BH #CAMAEFRF • MFR #2971C002 Venus Optics Laowa Ranger T2.9 Cine Zoom Interchangeable Bayonet (Canon RF) BH #VEIBRANGERRF • MFR #VEIBRANGERRF ( please note you would require two for the kit)

Q: 7. Are there any recommended PL to EF converters for 12mm Laowa PL owners who want to use with BMPCC 6k pro

A: B&H offers 44 different PL to Canon EF mount adapters that will work with the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens and other PL mount lenses. https://bhpho.to/3GQ7SPH

Q: 8. Does anyone know how this compares to the Irix 11mm 4.3 Cine Lens, specifically for real estate video? I can't seem to find any real comparisons online.

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine Lens (Leica L) is not as wide an angle as the IRIX 11mm T4.3 Cine Lens. It is however, lighter and tiny bit better in low light. Image quality wise, they are comparable.

Q: 9. What is the difference from this one and the "Lite" version?

A: The lite version of the Venus Optics Laowa Ranger 28-75mm T2.9 Cine Zoom Lens is housed in a magnesium alloy making it 10% lighter weight than the standard Ranger lens.

Q: 10. Could this work with an extender?

A: At this time Venus Optics does not offer an extender option for the Venus Optics Laowa Ranger 75-180mm T2.9 Cine Zoom Lens. Other adapters would need to be tested for compatibility.