Lens Compatibility DJI RONIN 4D-8K 12/18/2023, 12:00:00 AM

Now that DJI is starting to deliver the first units of the RONIN 4D-8K, let's review again, to refresh our memory, the lenses compatible with one of the most interesting integrated gimbal camera systems on the current scene. 

 

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
DJI DL 24mm F2.8 LS ASPH YES YES NO YES
DJI DL 35mm F2.8 LS ASPH YES YES NO YES
DJI DL 50mm F2.8 LS ASPH YES YES NO YES

 

Leitz M MOUNT (ALL REQUIRES FOCUS MONITOR)

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
Leitz M 0.8 Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 ASPH   NO NO YES
Leitz M 0.8 Summilux-M 24mm f/1.4 ASPH   NO NO YES
Leitz M 0.8 Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH   NO NO YES
Leitz M 0.8 Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH   NO NO YES
Leitz M 0.8 Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH   NO NO YES
Leitz M 0.8 Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH   NO YES NO
Leitz M 0.8 Summicron-M 75mm f/2.0 ASPH   NO NO YES
Leitz M 0.8 Summicron-M 90mm f/2.0 ASPH   NO YES YES

 

Sigma E MOUNT

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
24mm F2 DG DN YES YES NO YES
24mm F3.5 DG DN YES YES NO YES
30mm F1.4 DC DN YES YES NO YES
35mm F2 DG DN YES YES NO YES
35mm F/1.4 DG DN Art YES YES YES YES
45mm F2.8 DG DN YES YES NO YES
65mm F2 DG DN YES YES NO YES
56mm F1.4 DC DN YES YES NO YES
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art YES YES YES YES
90mm F2.8 DG DN YES YES NO YES
28-70mm F2.8 DG DN YES YES YES YES
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN YES YES NO YES

 

Sirui E MOUNT

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
SIRUI 35mm F1.8 1.33x Anamorphic NO NO YES YES
SIRUI 50mm F1.8 1.33x Anamorphic NO NO YES YES

 

Sony E MOUNT

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
FE 14mm F1.8 GM YES YES N Y
FE 20mm F1.8 G YES YES N Y
FE 24mm F2.8 G YES YES N Y
FE 28mm F2 YES YES N Y
FE 35mm F1.4 GM YES YES N Y
FE 35mm F1.8 YES YES N Y
FE 35mm F2.8 ZA YES YES N Y
FE 40mm F2.5 G YES YES N Y
FE 50mm F1.2 GM YES YES Y Y
FE 50mm F1.8 YES YES N Y
FE 50mm F2.5 G YES YES N Y
FE 50mm F2.8 Macro YES YES N Y
FE 55mm F1.8 ZA YES YES N Y
FE 85mm F1.4 GM YES YES Y Y
FE 85mm F1.8 YES YES N Y
FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS YES YES Y Y
FE 12-24mm F4 G YES YES Y Y
Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS YES YES Y Y
E 10-18mm F4 YES YES N Y
E 16-55mm F2.8 G YES YES Y Y
E PZ 18-105mm F4 OSS YES YES N Y
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM YES YES Y Y
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS YES YES Y Y
Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA YES YES Y Y
FE 24mm F1.4 GM YES YES N Y

 

Tamron E MOUNT

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD YES YES Y Y
17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD YES YES N Y

 

Zeiss E MOUNT

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
Batis 2.8/18 YES YES N Y
Batis 2/25 YES YES N Y
Batis 2/40 CF YES YES N Y
Batis 1.8/85 YES YES N Y
Batis 2.8/135 YES YES Y Y

New Additions:

Cooke SP3 

The Cooke SP3 series brings the legendary “Cooke Look” with warm tones and smooth fall-off—perfect for narrative work.

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
Cooke SP3 18mm T2.4 NO NO YES YES
Cooke SP3 25mm T2.4 NO NO YES YES
Cooke SP3 32mm T2.4 NO NO YES YES
Cooke SP3 50mm T2.4 NO NO YES YES
Cooke SP3 75mm T2.4 NO NO YES YES
Cooke SP3 100mm T2.4 NO NO YES YES

Thypoch Simera

Thypoch lenses offer distinctive rendering and are gaining popularity among indie filmmakers for their character and affordability.

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
Thypoch Simera 21mm f/1.4 NO YES YES YES
Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 NO YES YES YES
Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 NO YES YES YES
Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 NO YES YES YES
Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 NO YES YES YES

 Dulens APO Mini Prime

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
Dulens APO Mini Prime 21mm T2.4 NO YES    
Dulens APO Mini Prime 31mm T2.4 NO YES    
Dulens APO Mini Prime 43mm T2.4 NO YES    
Dulens APO Mini Prime 58mm T2.4 NO YES    
Dulens APO Mini Prime 85mm T2.4 NO YES    
Dulens APO Mini Prime 120mm T2.4 NO YES    

Nisi Athena

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
Nisi Athena 14mm T2.4 NO YES YES YES
Nisi Athena 25mm T1.9 NO YES YES YES
Nisi Athena 35mm T1.9 NO YES YES YES
Nisi Athena 50mm T1.9 NO YES YES YES
Nisi Athena 85mm T1.9 NO YES YES YES

Laowa Zero-D Cine

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
Laowa Zero-D Cine 7.5mm NO YES NO NO
Laowa Zero-D Cine 9mm NO YES NO NO
Laowa Zero-D Cine 12mm NO YES NO NO
Laowa Zero-D Cine 15mm NO YES NO NO

LENSBABY

Lens Name Focus Control Iris Control Counterweight Needed Z-Axis Support
Lensbaby 30mm NO YES NO NO
Lensbaby 50mm NO YES NO NO
Lensbaby 80mm NO YES NO NO