Venus Optics Laowa Ultima S35 Lite 12-120mm T4 PL Zoom Lens

Venus Optics Laowa Ultima S35 Lite 12-120mm T4 PL Zoom Lens

The Venus Optics Laowa Ultima S35 Lite 12-120mm T4 PL Zoom Lens is a 10x parfocal cinema zoom for Super 35 cameras. It combines a constant T4 aperture, wide-to-telephoto coverage, manual cinema controls, and 8K-ready optics in a lighter 6.4-pound configuration for professional production.

The 12mm wide end supports establishing shots, interiors, documentaries, and handheld coverage, while the 120mm position provides tighter portraits and distant details. Its parfocal design maintains focus during zoom adjustments, and the 3.3-foot minimum focusing distance helps crews capture close views without changing lenses during fast-paced shoots.

The ARRI PL mount integrates with professional cinema and broadcast cameras. Focus, aperture, and zoom rings use 0.8 MOD gearing for follow-focus units, lens motors, and production controls. Dual distance scales accommodate metric and imperial workflows, while the 110mm filter thread accepts compatible filters without requiring a matte box.

Key Features

• 10x Cinema Zoom: Covers wide 12mm compositions through 120mm telephoto framing with one lens.
• Lite Construction: Reduces the published weight to approximately 6.4 pounds while retaining the series' optical specifications.
• Constant T4 Aperture: Maintains consistent exposure throughout the complete focal-length range.
• Parfocal Design: Keeps the selected subject in focus while the operator adjusts the zoom position.
• Super 35 Coverage: Supports professional cinema and broadcast cameras using Super 35 imaging formats.
• 8K-Ready Optics: Resolves the detail required for high-resolution production and post-production workflows.
• Cinema-Standard Gearing: Uses 0.8 MOD gears for motorized controls and follow-focus systems.
• Dual Distance Scales: Displays focus measurements in both feet and meters for flexible production use.

Technical Specifications

Lens and Optical Specifications

• Brand: Venus Optics Laowa
• Series: Ultima S35
• Version: Lite
• Manufacturer Part Number: VEL1212040PL
• Product Type: Cinema and broadcast zoom lens
• Lens Mount: ARRI PL
• Format Coverage: Super 35
• Focal Length: 12-120mm
• Zoom Ratio: 10x
• Aperture Range: T4-T22-Closed
• Angle of View: 100.5 to 13.7 degrees
• Optical Construction: 28 elements in 20 groups
• Aperture Blades: 9
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 3.3 feet
• Maximum Magnification: 0.165x
• Filter Thread: 110mm
• Focus Type: Manual focus
• Optical Design: Parfocal with reduced focus breathing
• Image Stabilization: No
• Color: Black

Lens Control Specifications

• Focus Scale: Metric and imperial
• Focus Rotation: 180 degrees
• Zoom Rotation: 125 degrees
• Aperture Rotation: 35.5 to 42 degrees at closed
• Focus Gear: 0.8 MOD
• Aperture Gear: 0.8 MOD
• Zoom Gear: 0.8 MOD

Physical Specifications

• Front Diameter: 4.5 inches
• Length: 11.1 inches
• Weight: Approximately 6.4 pounds
• Country of Origin: China