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title: "Laowa FF Ranger 28-75mm T2.9"
description: "Manual-focus full-frame cine zoom with a constant T2.9 aperture, a 75 to 32 degree view and 49 cm close focus, $2,999. As of Oct 2026 Newsshooter finds it soft at 75 mm and T2.9 until T4, CineD finds it sharp at 28 mm, and all three reviews call focus breathing well controlled."
brand: "Laowa"
mount: L-Mount
focal_length: 28-75
aperture: 2.9
angle_of_view: 75-32
lens_type: "Zoom"
lens_category: ["Wide Angle", "Normal", "Cine"]
weight: 1416
year: 2023
weather_sealed: false
image_stabilization: false
price: 2999
focus: "Manual"
filter_size: 77
max_magn: 0.23
close_focus: 0.49
diameter: 84.8
length: 179
date: 2026-10-22
draft: false
author: "Jan Wedekind"
featured_image: /lenses/laowa/laowa-28-75mm-t2-9-ranger.png
---

Key Take-Aways:

The Laowa FF Ranger 28-75mm T2.9 is a manual-focus full-frame cine zoom with a constant T2.9 aperture, a 75 to 32 degree field of view and a 49 cm close focus. It weighs 1,416 g and costs $2,999 in the standard version. As of Oct 2026, three written reviews and seven videos are linked. Newsshooter calls the Ranger zooms great value but finds the 28-75 soft at 75 mm and T2.9, sharpening by T4. CineD finds it quite sharp at 28 mm and T2.9, with barrel distortion that fades by about 50 mm. ProVideo Coalition calls the 28-75 and the 75-180 fully metal but not weather sealed, and all three reviews call the focus breathing well controlled.

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 (1416 g) and dimensions (Ø84.8 mm × 179 mm) are as published; the lens ships in PL mount by default, with an interchangeable L-mount bayonet available as an extra.

Reviews:

* Newsshooter: [Laowa Ranger 28-75mm T2.9 & 75-180mm T2.9 Full Frame Zoom Review](https://www.newsshooter.com/2023/06/21/laowa-28-75mm-t2-9-75-180mm-t2-9-ranger-full-frame-zoom-review/), Matthew Allard ACS, Jun 2023
* ProVideo Coalition: [REVIEW: Laowa Ranger FF Cine Zooms](https://www.provideocoalition.com/review-laowa-ranger-ff-cine-zooms/), Kenny McMillan, Oct 2023
* CineD: [Laowa Ranger 28-75mm & 75-180mm Review](https://www.cined.com/laowa-ranger-28-75mm-75-180mm-review-compact-cine-zoom-at-an-affordable-price/), Nino Leitner, Jan 2024

YouTube:

* Jason Morris: [Laowa Ranger Cinema Zooms vs Photography Zooms](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVbZYq9MJHI), Aug 2023
* Brad Watanabe: [Affordable Full Frame Cinema Zoom Lenses | Laowa Ranger Kit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RklcqTg3zLo), Oct 2023
* Alexandru Don: [This Lenses made me More Creative, Laowa Ranger!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzUYumWfBAM), Oct 2023
* CineD: [Laowa Ranger Review – Compact Full-Frame Cine Zooms at an Affordable Price](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ086oVRHOE), Jan 2024
* 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
* Anderson West: [The last zoom lens you’ll need to buy | Laowa Ranger Full Frame review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h93hfiHQ_q4), Jun 2025
* Nana Misa: [Why the Laowa Ranger 28–75 Is the Best Cine Zoom](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBPi8DclduY), Feb 2026