Affordable Full Frame Cinema Zoom Lenses | Laowa Ranger Kit

[@Quantumfuturestrader]

Interesting. I can't imagine using a photo lens. Will check these out.

[@grantshindo]

This is my favorite youtube channel!

[@BradWatanabe]

Thanks brother! Been a long time. We should get some lunch one of these days 🤙🏽

[@hudsondw48]

Thanks for the review! What backpack are you using? :D It looks roomy!

[@BradWatanabe]

sorry for the late response, but this was the original Nomatic Peter McKinnon backpack! Stoked you enjoyed the review. Mahalo!

Definitely worth it based on what I’m seeing here! As a solo op this would’ve helped me a lot at a recent conference shoot - but I have a soft spot for my Tokina primes. I can definitely see this in the future though. Any chance you’ll test out the new laowa anamorphic zooms? Excellent video as always 😎

[@BradWatanabe]

Such a solid set of lenses if you need FF Cinema Zoom. They’re S35 Rangers are also amazing

[@NainoaLanger]

Great vid bud! Lenses look really sweet and nice image

[@BradWatanabe]

Thanks brother. Let me know when you want to take them for a spin.

[@TheLostKuma]

Great review as always!

[@BradWatanabe]

Thanks so much brother! You're an inspiration.

[@holsteincowboy]

Would they work on a Sony FX 6 ?

[@BradWatanabe]

I don’t have an FX6, but they worked on Vista Vision V-Raptor, so they’ll cover the Sony FF sensor. You’ll just need a real sturdy PL (or EF) mount adapter.

[@theexplicitchristian]

Nice! I want to get my hands on some cinema lenses

[@BradWatanabe]

Swing by the studio and check them out whenever brother

[@theexplicitchristian]

cheee I like roll through sometime this week lol@@BradWatanabe

[@jessfilmdiaries]

Did you consider the dzo catta aces when purchasing your cine kit?

[@BradWatanabe]

I did, but liked saw a lot of chromatic aberration in a lot of the test footage. I was able to try a pre production model of these Laowa Rangers and loved the way they handle light. Thanks for the question. What are you looking for in a cinema zoom lens?

[@jessfilmdiaries]

@@BradWatanabe I purchased a dzo 35-80, wasn't sure if I made a mistake lol. I'm currently working on commercials and doc work, so a mix between clean or clinical I guess some would say. A bit of character, but not too much.

[@timdanyo898]

What lens do you supplement these out with when you need something wider that still matches up visually?

[@BradWatanabe]

We're able to do pretty well matching these with some of our Sigma Art glass. Sigma is going to be a little more contrasty, but that's pretty resolvable in post. Mahalo!

[@frankfeng2701]

Can you use a speedbooster to adapter this lens?

[@BradWatanabe]

Nope. We've tried using rear NDs with this set, and they won't work. the rear portion of the lens protrudes too much. My only gripe about these lenses.

[@frankfeng2701]

@@BradWatanabe That's too bad. DZO Catta doesn't have this issue but I don't like its range.

[@charleslowthian]

@@BradWatanabe ​​⁠really? The Rangers that I saw at a demo last year could fit the canon 0.71x speedbooster, as well as the Meike rear VND - these was with the Ranger’s EF mount. Looks like your rear ND is Revolva/PL? So perhaps the PL mount protrudes?

[@Williamchan87]

ptryy much competing againts the Fujinon MK line excpet that one is based on super 35mm :|

[@BradWatanabe]

I've never actually gotten my hands on the Fujinon lenses, but I do see the similarities. It's just amazing how compact Laowa was able to get these FF lenses.