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Laowa Ranger S35 11-18mm T2.9 Zoom Lens
Super 35 | ARRI PL | 1.6× Zoom | Constant T2.9 | 745 g
Why Choose the Laowa Ranger S35 11-18mm T2.9?
The Venus Optics Laowa Ranger S35 11-18mm T2.9 pairs a wide-angle 11-18mm focal range with a constant T2.9 aperture across the entire zoom, all in a compact cine body just 108 mm long and about 745 g. Designed for Super 35 sensors with a 31.5 mm image circle, it ships with an interchangeable ARRI PL mount and cine rings fitted with 0.8 MOD gears. Its parfocal design holds focus while zooming, focus breathing is near-invisible, and the focus scale is marked in both meters and feet. It is a natural fit for gimbal, drone, and handheld work, and together with the 17-50mm and 50-130mm from the same series it covers a total range of 11-130mm.
11-18mm 1.6× Zoom Constant T2.9 Super 35Overview
The Laowa Ranger S35 11-18mm T2.9 is a practical choice for filmmakers who need a wide-angle cine zoom in a small, lightweight package while keeping full professional cine control.
The 11-18mm range handles tight interiors, wide scenes, and establishing shots, with an angle of view reaching 105.3° at the wide end.
Its image circle of about 31.5 mm covers the Super 35 and APS-C formats within the specified coverage area.
A constant T2.9 aperture across the zoom range helps keep your exposure settings unchanged when you change focal length.
Independent rings for focus, zoom, and iris connect easily to follow focus systems and compatible external motors.
Key Features
Super 35 Coverage
A 31.5 mm image circle for S35 and APS-C sensors.
11-18mm Range
1.6× zoom ratio with an angle of view up to 105.3°.
Constant T2.9
Consistent exposure across the entire zoom range.
Parfocal Design
Holds focus throughout zoom moves.
Near-Invisible Breathing
Smooth focus pulls with no noticeable framing shift.
Compact and Lightweight
108 mm long and about 745 g for gimbals and drones.
0.8 MOD Cine Gears
On the focus, zoom, and iris rings.
Unified Gearing Across Series
Swap lenses without repositioning your accessories.
110° Focus Rotation
Plus 100° zoom rotation for quick, precise control.
11 Aperture Blades
Help render natural, smooth bokeh.
77 mm Front Filter
Screw-in filter thread with an 80 mm front diameter.
Interchangeable ARRI PL Mount
With optional mounts sold separately.
Wide-Angle Cine Zoom from 11 to 18mm
The 11-18mm focal range gives you a wide field of view and framing flexibility from a single lens.
The 11mm end suits tight interiors and wide establishing shots, while the 18mm end offers a moderate wide angle for showing people in their surroundings and for medium shots in confined spaces.
The 1.6× zoom ratio gives you practical room to adjust framing without moving the camera or changing lenses, which is useful on gimbals and drones where reconfiguring the rig quickly is difficult.
Super 35 Coverage in a Compact Cine Body
A Small Cine Zoom for Super 35 and APS-C Cameras
The Laowa Ranger S35 covers Super 35 sensors across the zoom range with an image circle of 31.5 mm.
Its professional cine housing measures 80 mm in diameter and 108 mm in length, making it easy to carry and mount on lightweight, compact rigs.
At about 745 g, it reduces the load on gimbals, drones, and handheld setups.
Make sure your sensor area matches the lens's image circle for proper coverage; this lens is designed for the Super 35 format and is not intended to cover full-frame sensors.
Constant T2.9 Aperture from 11 to 18mm
The lens features a maximum T2.9 aperture that stays constant as you change focal length across the zoom range.
This helps maintain exposure when moving between 11mm and 18mm without touching the iris setting, even when light is limited.
The aperture range runs from T2.9 to T22, with an iris rotation of about 41° for quick, precise adjustments.
An 11-blade iris helps produce a natural, smooth look in out-of-focus areas.
Parfocal Design with Near-Invisible Focus Breathing
The lens uses a parfocal design that holds the focus point as you change focal length, so your subject stays sharp through the full zoom move.
This is valuable for in-shot zoom moves and when changing framing between takes, with no need to refocus after every zoom adjustment.
It is also designed for near-invisible focus breathing, so the field of view does not shift noticeably when you pull focus.
The result is smooth focus transitions that serve the story without distracting the viewer.
Optical Design with 17 Elements in 11 Groups
The lens uses an optical formula of 17 elements in 11 groups to deliver outstanding performance across the zoom range.
The design is tuned for crisp detail, strong contrast, and faithful color, well suited to cinema and commercial work.
The minimum focus distance is 36 cm, with a maximum magnification of 0.08×, equivalent to a 1:12.5 reproduction ratio.
This lets you get close to details and small subjects within a wide scene, while the lens remains a cine zoom rather than a macro lens.
0.8 MOD Gears with Unified Positions Across the Series
The lens has three independent rings for focus, zoom, and iris, all fitted with industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears.
This standard lets you use compatible follow focus units and cine motors, whether operating the lens by hand or through external systems.
The gears sit in unified positions across the Ranger S35 series, so you can swap between the 11-18mm, 17-50mm, and 50-130mm without repositioning follow focus units or motors.
Focus rotation is 110°, zoom rotation is 100°, and iris rotation is 41°, for precise, repeatable adjustments on set.
Manual Focus with Dual Distance Scales
The lens uses manual focus, giving the operator and focus puller precise control over the focus point.
Focus runs from 36 cm to infinity over a 110° focus rotation.
The relatively short throw suits fast focus pulls and the motor systems used on gimbals.
The focus ring is marked in both meters and feet, making it easy to work with crews that use different measurement systems.
Interchangeable ARRI PL Mount
The lens ships with a native ARRI PL mount, the standard on many cinema cameras and professional rigs.
The mount can be swapped for optional Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount, Fujifilm X, and Canon EF mounts for use with compatible cameras.
Replacement mounts come in a dedicated version for the 11-18mm, which differs from the mounts for the 17-50mm and 50-130mm in the same series.
Replacement mounts are sold separately and are not included in the box.
77 mm Front Filter Thread and 80 mm Front Diameter
The lens features a 77 mm front filter thread for mounting compatible screw-in filters directly on the lens.
This smaller size is practical for run-and-gun shooting and drone work, where screw-in filters are lighter and simpler than a full matte box setup.
The front outer diameter is 80 mm, which differs from the filter thread and helps when choosing clamp-on matte boxes and compatible rings.
Check the actual dimensions of each accessory before mounting it on the lens.
Compact Cine Housing with Included Support Foot
The lens measures about 108 mm in length with an 80 mm front diameter and weighs about 745 g.
It includes a lens support foot with a 1/4"-20 mounting point for attaching the lens to compatible support systems and accessories.
Its small size and low weight suit compact rigs; make sure the combined weight of camera, lens, and accessories stays within the payload of your gimbal or drone.
Ideal Applications
Technical Specifications
What's in the Box
Lens and Included Accessories
The package includes the lens, front and rear caps, and the lens support foot. Replacement mounts, follow focus systems, the camera body, and optional filters are not included.
