Overview
The Venus Optics Laowa Ultima S35 Lite 12-120mm T4 Zoom Lens for ARRI PL is a professional Super 35 cine zoom that combines an expansive 10x zoom ratio with a compact, production-friendly design. Covering focal lengths from 12mm wide angle through to 120mm telephoto, the lens is designed to handle a broad range of shooting scenarios without requiring lens changes. Its constant T4 aperture maintains consistent exposure throughout the zoom range, while support for 4K and 8K image capture makes it well suited to modern cinema, broadcast, documentary, and commercial productions.
Built around an advanced optical design with 28 elements in 20 groups, the Ultima S35 Lite delivers strong image quality across its zoom range while minimizing focus breathing for more natural and distraction-free focus transitions. The lens features true parfocal performance to maintain focus during zoom adjustments, along with cine-standard gearing and dual imperial and metric focus scales for seamless integration into professional production workflows. A relatively lightweight 3.2 kg design further enhances its suitability for handheld, gimbal, studio, and ENG-style applications.
Core Features
- The versatile 12-120mm focal length range provides a flexible 10x zoom ratio for a wide variety of production environments.
- A constant T4 aperture maintains consistent exposure throughout the entire zoom range.
- The lens supports professional 4K and 8K image capture workflows.
- True parfocal performance helps maintain focus accuracy during zoom operations.
- Minimal focus breathing helps preserve framing consistency during focus pulls.
- Industry-standard 0.8 pitch gearing enables compatibility with professional follow focus systems.
- Dual imperial and metric focus scales accommodate a wide range of production workflows.
- The lightweight design is well suited to handheld, gimbal, studio, and documentary shooting applications.
12-120mm T4 Constant-Aperture 10x Zoom Range
The broad 10x zoom ratio provides exceptional versatility for productions that require rapid changes in framing without interrupting the workflow for lens swaps. From expansive establishing shots to tightly framed close-ups, the lens is designed to adapt quickly to documentaries, commercials, narrative productions, live events, and broadcast applications while maintaining a constant T4 aperture throughout the zoom range.
Super 35 Coverage with 4K and 8K Capture Support
Designed specifically for Super 35 image capture, the lens covers a 29.5mm image circle and delivers the optical performance required for contemporary high-resolution workflows. Its advanced optical construction supports both 4K and 8K acquisition, making it suitable for modern cinema and broadcast production requirements.
Parfocal Optical Design with Minimal Focus Breathing
The true parfocal design allows focus to remain consistent throughout zoom adjustments, helping operators maintain sharpness while reframing shots. Exceptionally low focus breathing further improves image consistency during focus pulls, making the lens particularly well suited to narrative filmmaking, interviews, and controlled cinematic camera movements.
Professional Cine Control Layout
Built for integration into professional production environments, the lens features cine-standard focus gearing with a 180° focus throw for precise manual operation. Dual metric and imperial focus scales provide flexibility for international crews, while the compact and lightweight design helps reduce rig weight for handheld, gimbal, and shoulder-mounted shooting configurations.
Optical
| Focal Length | 12 to 120mm |
| Maximum Aperture | T4 |
| Minimum Aperture | T22 |
| Lens Format Coverage | Super 35 |
| Angle of View | 13.7° to 100.5° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 100 cm |
| Optical Design | 28 Elements in 20 Groups |
| Aperture/Iris Blades | 9 |
General
| Lens Mount | ARRI PL |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Focus Scales | Imperial, Metric |
| Gear Standard | 0.8 mm Pitch |
| Gear Rotation | Focus: 180° Aperture: 35.5° Zoom: 125° |
Physical
| Front Diameter | 114 mm |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 114 mm, Length: 28.2 cm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
What's Included
- Venus Optics Laowa Ultima S35 Lite 12-120mm T4 Zoom Lens (ARRI PL)
- Front Cap
- Rear Cap
- Support Foot
- Barcode: 91159
- UPC Barcode: 6940486710106
- Supplier Code: VEL1212040PL