Laowa Ranger S35 Lite 17-50mm T2.9 (PL) – Cineobjectief

The 17-50mm range on a PL mount at this weight is exactly what I needed for gimbal work. The constant T2.9 held up perfectly during our night shoot, and the compact build made swapping between handheld and rig configurations effortless.

I’ve been using this lens for a few days now and the iris ring clicks are precise without being stiff, which makes pulls on set feel smooth. The 17–50mm range covers everything I need for run-and-gun work, and it balances nicely on my gimbal. For the weight, it’s surprisingly solid without feeling b

I’ve been using this on a Super 35 rig, and the 17‑50mm range covers most of what I need without switching lenses. The weight is a real plus—handheld shots feel much more balanced than with other zooms I’ve tried.