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title: "Laowa FF Ranger 16-30mm T2.9"
description: "Manual-focus full-frame cine zoom with a constant T2.9 aperture, a 107 to 72 degree view and 33 cm close focus, $2,999. As of Oct 2026 few reviews are linked; Brady Bessette calls the Ranger set super solid and affordable."
brand: "Laowa"
mount: L-Mount
focal_length: 16-30
aperture: 2.9
angle_of_view: 107-72
lens_type: "Zoom"
lens_category: ["Ultra-Wide Angle", "Wide Angle", "Cine"]
weight: 799
year: 2024
weather_sealed: false
image_stabilization: false
price: 2999
focus: "Manual"
filter_size: 77
max_magn: 0.145
close_focus: 0.33
diameter: 80
length: 107
date: 2026-10-22
draft: false
author: "Jan Wedekind"
featured_image: /lenses/laowa/laowa-16-30mm-t2-9-ranger.png
---

Key Take-Aways:

The Laowa FF Ranger 16-30mm T2.9 is a manual-focus full-frame cine zoom with a constant T2.9 aperture, a 107 to 72 degree field of view and a 33 cm close focus. It is the wide member of the Ranger set, weighs 799 g and costs $2,999 in the standard version. As of Oct 2026 few reviews of it have been written: no written review is linked, and two videos are. Brady Bessette calls the Ranger set, which includes the 16-30, super solid and affordable and says he would use it on many ads.

From Laowa:

> Laowa is thrilled to unveil the Ranger Compact Cine Zoom Series for the full frame market. The lens set comes in FF Ranger 16-30mm T2.9, FF Ranger 28-75mm T2.9 and FF Ranger 75-180mm T2.9 lenses, designed to meet the demands of both one-man-band filmmakers and production houses, offering exceptional features and unrivaled performances to create a cinematic story.

> With the additional 16-30mm, the Ranger series boasts a long versatile zoom range with more than 11x zoom ratio in total.

> The incredibly lightweight allows filmmakers to capture breathtaking shots at both ends of the spectrum effortlessly. Filmmakers can experience the convenience of the parfocal design, and can also enjoy focus transition with almost no focus breathing. The extremely close focus distance also allows for captivating close-up shots. Crafted with professional cine housing, these lenses provide a smooth and reliable shooting experience.

[Official Website](https://laowacine.com/product/laowa-ranger-compact-cine-zoom-series/)

This is the standard version of the Ranger; Laowa also sells a Lite version that is about 10% lighter and costs $3,499. Laowa publishes one set of figures for all mounts and does not list L-mount-specific ones, so the weight (799 g) and dimensions (Ø80 mm × 107 mm) are as published; the lens ships in PL mount by default, with an interchangeable L-mount bayonet available as an extra.

YouTube:

* Of Two Lands: [Full Frame Cine Zooms with Character for my PYXIS & BMCC6K (LAOWA RANGER FULL SET REVIEW)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkzMeD5GJ-U), Oct 2024
* Brady Bessette: [Are Cinema Zooms Actually Cinematic? & Laowa Ranger 16-30 T2.9](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKbIH3h3v98), Nov 2024