THE RANGER
Introducing Laowa Ranger 16-30mm – the final puzzle for our Ranger FF Compact Cine Zoom Series. With the incredible form factor and versatile zoom range that covers wide and ultra-wide focal lengths, it can capture expansive scenes effortlessly. The ideal lens for nature documentaries, active shooting and other professional cinematic production.
Usage of 16-30mm
WIDE ANGLE SHOTS– Providing the capability to capture expansive scenes with an impressive ultra-wide angle of view.
CAR RIG – An Ideal lens for automotive shooting, the variable focal length allows car filmmakers to capture cars driving through a landscape to close-up features.
TIGHT SPACE – The wide AoV allows cinematographers to shoot within limited space, and more information about the surroundings is included to increase storytelling.
>11x Zoom Range
With 3 lenses in one kit, Ranger FF Compact Cine zoom series offers an extensive zoom range from 16mm to 180mm.
Extremely Compact and Light
The lens is only ~10cm long and weighs 800g for the regular version. The Lite version is 738g.
Easily used for handheld shooting, mounting on gimbals or even FPV drones. Increase portability, stability and mobility of the setup.
Spectacular AoV up to 107°
Ultra-wide angle lenses are highly sought by cinematographers because of their versatility in framing – able to capture landscapes and close-ups simultaneously.
Featuring a 107° angle of view, breathtaking scenes can be captured in single shots.
Constant T2.9 Large Aperture
For some zoom lenses in the market, there’s a light loss when zooming. The scene appears to be dimmer when it is zoomed in.
Maintaining a constant T2.9 aperture throughout the zoom range allows cinematographers to have the same exposure and ISO setting for multiple scenes.
Excellent Color Rendition & Contrast
Designed with modern optical formula, this tiny 16-30mm image quality is excellent, offering good sharpness contrast.
The colour rendition of the whole series is matched for use as a set.
Parfocal Design
While some cine zoom lenses in the market are varifocal, all 3 Ranger lenses are built with a parfocal design – keeping the object in focus despite zooming in or back out.
Short Min. Focusing Distance
The focusing distance of the Ranger 16-30mm is 33cm (1’11”).
Shoot close at T2.9 can separate the subject from the background and create a painterly depth of field with smooth bokeh.
Unnoticeable Focus-breathing
Focus breathing is usually more visible in zoom lenses than in primes, and it can be distracting for shooting video.
This 16-30mm has almost invisible focus breathing, ensuring a smooth and seamless focus shift performance.
Low Distortion
The optical distortion of the lens is controlled to the minimum even with the ultra-wide angle of view.
Straight lines are retained from edge to edge.
Specifications:
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Focal length |
16-30mm |
28-75mm |
75-180mm |
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Aperture range |
T2.9-22 |
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Format |
Full Frame |
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Image circle diameter |
Ø43.2mm |
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Angle of view |
107°-71.6° |
75.4°-32.2° |
32.2°-13.7° |
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Zoom Ratio |
1.875X |
2.7X |
2.4X |
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Lens structure |
18 elements in 12 |
22 elements in 18 groups |
17 elements in 14 groups |
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Aperture blades |
11 |
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Aperture throw |
42° |
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Zoom throw |
100° |
270° |
100° |
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Focus throw |
100° |
270° |
270° |
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Min. focusing distance |
33cm/ 1’1’’ |
49cm/ 1’7’’ |
89cm/ 2’11’’ |
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Focus indicator |
Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale) |
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In-focus driving mode |
Manual (MF) |
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Max. Magnification |
0.145X |
0.23X |
0.217X |
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Gear mod |
0.8 Mod |
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Dimensions for Filter Thread |
Ø77mm |
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Front Diameter |
Ø80mm |
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Dimensions |
Ø80*107.4mm/ |
Ø84.8*179.3mm/ 3.34’’*7.06” |
Ø84.8*189.5mm/ 3.34’’*7.46’’ |
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Weight |
Standard:~799g/~1.76lbs Lite: ~738g/~1.63lbs |
Standard: ~1416g/~3.12lbs Lite: ~1264g/~2.8lbs |
Standard: ~1339g/~2.95lbs Lite: ~1226g (~2.7lbs) |
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Mounts |
ARRI PL (Optional: Canon EF, Canon RF. Sony E, Nikon Z, L Mount) |
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Package Contents:
1x Laowa Ranger 16-30mm T2.9 Compact Full-Frame Cine Zoom Lens
