A versatile addition to your full frame ARRI PL or Canon EF mount camera loadout, this Laowa Ranger 28-75mm T2.9 Cine Zoom Lens PL EFfrom Laowa Ranger 28-75mm T2.9 Cine Zoom Lens PL EFallows you to capture high-quality images throughout its 28 to 75mm zoom range. The parfocal design of the lens features 11 aperture blades in a 22-element and 18-group construction. It has an aperture range of T2.9 to T22 and an 80mm front diameter with minimal focus breathing. Capture everything from establishing wide shots to close-ups with background blur with the Laowa Ranger.

Control of focus, aperture, and zoom is intuitive thanks to the throw of each 0.8 MOD gear. Markings on the lens are available in both feet and meters. The lens has a 75.4° field of view at the wide end and a 32.3° field of view at the tele end with a 43.2mm image circle. An included EF bayonet adapts the native PL mount for compatibility with a wider range of cameras, while a 77mm front filter thread allows you to attach compatible lens filters. Additional back focus adjustment can be achieved with the provided shim set.

Full Frame | T2.9 to 22    28-75mm Zoom Lens    11 Aperture Blades, 2.7x Zoom Ratio    0.8 MOD Focus, Aperture, and Zoom Gears    270° Focus Rotation, 100° Zoom Rotation    77mm Filter Thread, EF Bayonet    Lens Markings in Feet and Meters

• Maximum T2.9 aperture for deep depth of view and increased area focus
• 11 aperture blades for smooth, circular bokeh
• Lens construction of 22 elements in 18 groups
• 270° focus rotation, 42° aperture rotation, 100° zoom rotation
• Lens markings in feet and meters
• 0.23x maximum magnification, 2.7x zoom ratio
• EF mount bayonet included; built-in lens support foot
• 77mm front filter thread
• 19.3" minimum focusing distance
• Industry-standard 0.8 MOD focus, aperture, and zoom rings for use with follow focus systems

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it possible to mount this to a Sony FX3 with an adapter?

A: Sure, you could use an EF to E mount adapter to mount the DZOFilm Catta Ace 35-80mm T2.9 Cine Zoom Lens (PL/EF, Black) to an FX3, but be sure to lens support as the lens mount on the camera will not handle the weight of this lens very well.

Q: 2. Is the EF mount compatible with EF speedboosters?

A: Yes, the EF mount adapted DZOFilm Catta Ace 35-80mm T2.9 Cine Zoom Lens can be used on a speedbooster.

Q: 3. 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.

Q: 4. In EF mount, will this lens work with an EF to MFT Metabones .71 Speedbooster?

A: The EF mount Venus Optics Laowa Ranger S35 50-130mm T2.9 Cine Lens (ARRI PL) is not compatible with any speedbooster. Speedboosters are meant to be used on full-frame lenses.

Q: 5. 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: 6. I'm looking at buying this lens to adapt to my GH5. Does this become 34-100mm due to the 2x crop factor of micro four thirds?

A: Yes, because of the GH5's micro four-thirds sensor has a 2x crop factor, it will transfer the crop of 2x to the Venus Optics Laowa Ranger S35 17-50mm T2.9 Cine Lens (ARRI PL). The view would be 34 to 100mm when adapted to the GH5. Adding a speed booster like this will lessen the crop significantly: Metabones Speed Booster Ultra 0.71x Adapter for Select PL Lenses to Micro Four Thirds Camera, B&H # MEMBSLM43BT1 With the speed booster, the Venus lens would have an FOV of 24 to 71mm.

Q: 7. 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: 8. Are Laowa Ranger zoom lenses compatible with adapters with glass elements, such as EF or PL to MFT Metabones .71 Speedboosters?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa Ranger 28-75mm T2.9 Cine Zoom Lens (PL/EF) with the EF mount attached should function fine with speed boosters like the Metabones T Speed Booster Ultra 0.71x Adapter for Canon Full-Frame EF-Mount Lens to Micro Four Thirds-Mount Camera since the rear elements on the EF mount should not protrude any further like other EF lenses. The PL mount protrusion still needs to be listed, but if it is not more than 14.5mm, it should be okay on the Metabones Speed Booster Ultra 0.71x Adapter for Select PL Lenses to Micro Four Thirds Camera.

Q: 9. Do they come with a hard case?

A: Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa Ranger S35 T2.9 Cine Zoom Lens 3-Lens Bundle (ARRI PL) includes a hard case with your kit purchase.

Q: 10. Hi, could you tell me if the Catta Aces are weather sealed please? Thanks.

A: The DZOFilm Catta Ace lenses are not weather sealed.