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Measuring just 4.6" in length and weighing 1.87 lb, the Laowa Ranger 17-50mm T2.9 S35 Compact Cine Zoom Lens from Venus Optics covers Super 35 sensors and is ideal for gimbal, drone, and handheld use. When combined with the separately available 11-18mm and 50-130mm 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.
Measuring just 4.6" in length and weighing 1.87 lb, the Laowa Ranger 17-50mm T2.9 S35 Compact Cine Zoom Lens from Venus Optics covers Super 35 sensors and is ideal for gimbal, drone, and handheld use. When combined with the separately available 11-18mm and 50-130mm 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.
ARRI PL with Optional Bayonet Mounts
The Laowa Ranger S35 zoom series includes a native ARRI PL mount that can be swapped out with separately available interchangeable Canon RF, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Sony E, and L mounts for use with select cameras.
Constant T2.9 Aperture
This 17-50mm zoom maintains a T2.9 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, ensuring optimal exposure even in challenging lighting conditions.
Outstanding Optical Performance
Outstanding optical performance ensures consistently sharp, high-contrast images
with accurate color reproduction.
Parfocal Design
This parfocal lens maintains precise focus even while zooming, ensuring that your subject stays razor-sharp and perfectly focused, whether zooming in or out.
Short Focus Distance
With a relatively short 13.4" close focus distance, this zoom excels at capturing intricate details and small subjects.
Minimal Breathing
Near-invisible focus breathing ensures smooth and uninterrupted storytelling with seamless focus transitions.
Optional 1.33x Adapter
Use this zoom with the separately available 1.33x anamorphic front-mounted adapter to increase its versatility across different shooting formats.
77mm Filter Thread
A 77mm filter can be attached directly to the lens for a variety of handy setups. This smaller diameter is preferable when doing run-and-gun shots or using an aerial drone.
Dual Focus Scales
Focus marks are printed on the lens body in both feet and meters.
0.8 MOD Gears
Industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears are installed on the focus, iris, and zoom rings.
EAN: 6940486707397
Venus Optics Laowa Ranger S35 17-50mm T2.9 Specs
Key Specs
Focal Length
17 to 50mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.9
Lens Mount
Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL
Lens Format Coverage
Super35/APS-C (31.5 mm Image Circle)
Filter Thread
77 mm
Image Stabilization
No
Electronic Communication
No
Focal Length
17 to 50mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.9
Minimum Aperture
T22
Lens Mount
Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL
Lens Format Coverage
Super35/APS-C (31.5 mm Image Circle)
Angle of View
Super 35 Horizontal: 80.6 to 32.2°
Focus Scales
Metric, Imperial
Optical Design
22 Elements in 18 Groups
Filter Thread
77 mm
Zoom Ratio
2.9x
Minimum Focus Distance
29.5" / 75 cm
Magnification
1:4.54 Macro Reproduction Ratio 0.22x Magnification
previous review seemed to disappear? I've had numerous issues with this lens. the first one I received I had to send back because of stiffness. the second one I also had to mail back to Hong Kong to get it serviced because the focus was going out of focus during one part of the lens's zoom. the image looks pretty great when all is working. one big downside is that the flange is quite large so I am unable to get this properly adapted to my FX6. I can punch in on the 4K footage I guess, but Laowa confirmed there are 0 adapters/expanders on the market that can fit this lens from PL to E, super35 to full frame. it's nice and lightweight, just like I was hoping for.
The most versatile s35 Zoom on the Market
By Tyler
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-10
This lens is really nice. It's the perfect price point, the size is great, the optics are solid and i really just can't find much I don't like about this lens.
I know some people have had some complaints about compatibility with some PL Adapters on the market but In general, I just never assume that all lenses can work with drop in filter adapters. If it works thats certainly a bonus, but I generally never count on that. It does work with some of them. For the record this does work with some Rear mounted filter systems, but you just have to know how much clearance your particular system has.
This is a great zoom range and that makes it a fantastic lens for Doc work or going around shooting B-Roll. The 17mm allows you to get some nice decently wide shots, and then being able to move into a 50 is great for some close ups with some nice lens compression. The look is pretty neutral. I wouldn't say its clinical, but its not so funky either. It just has a nice look to it all on its own.
This is a great zoom to have in your kit. A lot of the previous reviews have fair criticisms but seem to largely be compatibility concerns. If you're throwing this on something like a RED Komodo or KX or a FX30, and use a normal PL Adapter, you will be totally ok.
