Laowa Ultima Broadcast Zoom Lenses Bring 8K Versatility to ENG, Cinema, and Live Production

Venus Optics is expanding professional production options with the Laowa Ultima broadcast zoom lens lineup, built for creators who need long-range flexibility, 8K-ready image capture, and cinema-style control in demanding field and studio environments. Designed for fast-moving productions like ENG, documentaries, reality television, sports, and live events, these lenses combine extended zoom ranges with practical production features including 0.8 MOD gearing, imperial and metric focus marks, support feet, and optional servo drive compatibility.

Whether your workflow calls for a compact Super 35 zoom, full-frame coverage, or extreme telephoto reach, the Ultima series gives production teams purpose-built options for capturing polished, high-resolution footage without constantly swapping lenses.

Laowa Ultima S35 12-120mm T4 Zoom

The Laowa Ultima S35 12-120mm T4 Zoom is a flexible 10x broadcast zoom designed for Super 35 camera systems. Supporting up to 8K capture, this lens gives operators a practical 12-120mm focal range for productions that require speed, adaptability, and consistent image quality.

Built for Fast-Paced Super 35 Production

With coverage for up to a 29.5mm image circle, the 12-120mm T4 is well-suited for Super 35 broadcast and cinema cameras. Its wide-to-telephoto zoom range allows camera operators to move quickly from establishing shots to close-up coverage without changing lenses, making it a strong fit for documentary, corporate, reality, and ENG workflows.

Professional Lens Control

The lens includes 0.8 MOD gearing, a 180° focus rotation, imperial and metric focus markings, a 114mm front outside diameter, and a 110mm filter thread. These cinema-style controls make it easier to integrate with follow focus units, lens motors, matte boxes, and other professional production accessories.

Best Suited For

Fast-paced documentaries, reality television, ENG production, and high-production-value corporate video coverage.

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Laowa Ultima FF 25-180mm T3.8 Zoom

For full-frame productions, the Laowa Ultima FF 25-180mm T3.8 Zoom delivers a long 7.2x zoom range with support for up to 8K capture. Its combination of full-frame coverage, minimal breathing, and parfocal design makes it a strong option for professional crews that need reliable framing and focus performance across a broad focal range.

Full-Frame Coverage with Broadcast Flexibility

The 25-180mm T3.8 is designed for full-frame ARRI PL-mount cinema workflows, giving productions expanded sensor coverage while maintaining the kind of zoom flexibility required for broadcast, documentary, studio, and live event applications.

Smooth Operation for Professional Sets

With 0.8 MOD gearing, 180° focus rotation, a 118.4mm front outside diameter, a 110mm filter thread, imperial and metric focus marks, and an included support foot, this lens is built for serious production environments. The optional servo drive also supports ENG-style operation when powered zoom control is needed.

Best Suited For

News gathering, documentaries, multi-camera studio configurations, reality TV, and fast-moving live event productions.

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Laowa Ultima S35 25-600mm T4 Zoom

The Laowa Ultima S35 25-600mm T4 Zoom is the long-range powerhouse of the lineup. With a massive 24x zoom range, Super 35 coverage, and support for up to 8K capture, this lens is designed for productions that need reach, precision, and professional broadcast control.

Extreme Reach for Broadcast and Event Coverage

The 25-600mm focal range allows camera operators to capture tight close-ups from significant distances, making it especially valuable for sports, live events, wildlife, nature documentaries, and large-scale productions where access to the subject may be limited.

Production-Ready Cinema Controls

Like the rest of the Ultima series, the 25-600mm T4 features 0.8 MOD gearing, 180° focus rotation, imperial and metric focus markings, and an included support foot. Its 167mm front outside diameter reflects its long-range broadcast design, while optional servo drive compatibility supports more traditional ENG-style operation.

Best Suited For

Live sports broadcasting, wildlife and nature documentaries, concerts, large-scale events, and high-production-value telephoto coverage.

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Choosing the Right Laowa Ultima Zoom Lens

Each lens in the Laowa Ultima broadcast zoom lineup serves a different production need. The 12-120mm T4 is the compact, flexible Super 35 option for run-and-gun coverage. The 25-180mm T3.8 adds full-frame coverage and a versatile range for broadcast, studio, and documentary production. The 25-600mm T4 delivers serious telephoto reach for sports, wildlife, and major live events.

A Practical Lens Lineup for Modern Broadcast Workflows

The Laowa Ultima zoom lenses are built for productions that cannot afford to slow down. With 8K-ready optical performance, cinema-standard controls, optional servo operation, and focal ranges designed for real-world production demands, this lineup gives broadcast and cinema teams flexible tools for capturing polished footage in unpredictable environments.

From handheld ENG coverage to long-lens live event production, these lenses offer a practical bridge between cinema-style image control and broadcast-style speed.