At NAB 2026 in Las Vegas, Laowa was showing its Ultima 25-180mm T3.8 FF and Ultima 25-600mm T4 S35 Broadcast Zooms. Both these lenses have very expansive focal ranges, but this does come at the expense of size and weight.
Both lenses are said to feature brand-new optical designs. They are being targeted for broadcast applications where productions are shooting with PL mount lenses on full frame and S35 cameras.
Ultima 25-180mm T3.8 FF Broadcast Zoom
- Constant T3.8 for FF sensors
- Parfocal Design
- Low Focus Breathing
- Ideal for news & studio , documentary, corporate & commercial production
Ultima 25-600mm T4 S35 Broadcast Zoom
- Constant T4 aperture for Super 35 sensors
- Parfocal design
- Low Focus Breathing
- Ideal for sports, wildlife, and live events
Pricing & Availability
The Laowa Ultima 25-180mm T3.8 FF will retail for around $17,000 USD, and the Ultima 25-600mm T4 S35 Zoom will be around $30,000 USD. There is no current indication about availability.
