The Laowa Ranger FF 75-180mm is a modern full-frame zoom lens by Venus Optics (China), released in 2024.
1. Overview
The Laowa Ranger FF 75-180mm is a modern full-frame zoom lens from Venus Optics (China), released in 2024. With a T2.9 aperture and weighing 1.4 kg, it positions itself as a compact cine option for productions requiring a single long zoom range without lens changes.
2. Characteristics
Flare characteristics according to the CINEFLARES datasheet:
- Types: Spherical Spot, Rainbow, Veiling
- Colors: Blue, Cyan, Green, Amber
- Intensity: Average
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3. Creative Use
The lens is suitable for documentary and event productions where mobility and reach are more important than maximum aperture. Its modern coatings deliver high-contrast, clean images without a pronounced character – ideal for those seeking a neutral look as a starting point for color grading. The flares (Spherical Spot, Rainbow, Veiling in Blue, Cyan, Green, and Amber) are described as average in the datasheet, meaning they are not unintentionally distracting but also don't offer a distinctive signature. In the rental market, it primarily appears in small to medium-sized productions that cannot or do not want to budget for a classic PL zoom set.
4. Specs Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VENUS OPTICS (LAOWA) |
| Type | Zoom FF |
| Year | 2024 |
| Country | China |
| Era | Modern |
| Focal Length (Reference Datasheet) | 75.0mm |
| T-Stop Range | T2.9 – T22.0 |
| Squeeze | 1.0× |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.09 lb |
| Close Focus | 0.89 m / 2 |
| Distortion | N/A |
News
The Laowa Ranger Cine Zoom series is finding increasing use in professional productions, as tests with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K show. Users praise the value for money of the T2.9 variant for smaller budgets, but some report exposure differences between different focal lengths. The lenses are recommended as an alternative to more expensive brands for those entering full-frame cinematography.
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