Equipment Rental: DL Lenses, Monitoring and Drones with Pilot
VR-Copter rents out selected equipment from its own inventory – above all DL lenses for the DJI Inspire 3 and Ronin 4D that rental houses rarely carry: the Laowa 9 mm and the Laowa 11 mm. Plus production monitor and video receiver for the video village. Drones only come with a pilot.
DL lens rental
All DL lenses fit the Zenmuse X9 on the Inspire 3 and the Ronin 4D. Rent several lenses and you get the set price.
| Lens | single / day | in a set / day |
|---|---|---|
| Laowa 9 mm f/2.8 Zero-D (DL) | €150 net | €120 net |
| Laowa 11 mm f/4.5 FF RL (DL) | €150 net | €120 net |
| DJI DL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH | €120 net | €90 net |
| DJI DL 24 mm f/2.8 LS ASPH | €120 net | €90 net |
| DJI DL 35 mm f/2.8 LS ASPH | €120 net | €90 net |
| DJI DL 50 mm f/2.8 LS ASPH | €120 net | €90 net |
| DJI DL 75 mm f/1.8 | €120 net | €90 net |
| Viltrox AF 90 mm f/3.5 (DL) | €120 net | €90 net |
| Laowa 7.5 mm f/2 MFT Lightweight | €90 net | – |
Laowa 9 mm and 11 mm DL – why they are in demand
Both Laowas are rectilinear ultra-wide lenses with DL mount: extreme perspectives without fisheye curvature – on the Inspire 3 in the air and on the Ronin 4D on the ground. The 11 mm covers the full full-frame sensor of the Zenmuse X9, while the 9 mm f/2.8 Zero-D is designed for S35 and almost distortion-free. DL wide angles like these are rare at rental houses, so book early with your shoot date.
The Laowa lenses in detail
Specifications according to the manufacturer Venus Optics (Laowa), plus our tips from everyday shooting.
Laowa 9 mm f/2.8 Zero-D (DL)
Compact ultra-wide with close to zero distortion (Zero-D): straight lines stay straight – ideal for architecture, interiors and vehicles from above. At f/2.8 it also works at dusk.
| Format | APS-C / S35 and MFT |
|---|---|
| Angle of view | 113° (APS-C / S35), 100° (MFT) |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Construction | 15 elements in 10 groups |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Minimum focus | 12 cm |
| Filter thread | 49 mm |
| Weight | 215 g |
| Mount | DJI DL |
| Focus | manual |
Tips from the set:
- Not a full-frame lens: shoot in S35 mode on the Zenmuse X9, otherwise the image vignettes
- Set focus and aperture before take-off – the lens is fully manual
- 49 mm thread: screw ND filters on directly, no filter holder needed
Sample footage (YouTube, linked on the manufacturer’s page)
Manufacturer specs: venuslens.net
Laowa 11 mm f/4.5 FF RL (DL)
Rectilinear full-frame wide angle: uses the entire Zenmuse X9 sensor without crop and delivers extreme perspectives without fisheye curvature. Light enough for the Inspire 3 and the Ronin 4D.
| Format | full frame |
|---|---|
| Angle of view | 126° |
| Aperture | f/4.5–f/22 |
| Construction | 14 elements in 10 groups |
| Aperture blades | 5 |
| Minimum focus | 19 cm |
| Filter thread | 62 mm |
| Weight | approx. 206 g (DL version) |
| Mount | DJI DL |
| Focus | manual |
Tips from the set:
- Full 8K of the X9-8K Air without crop
- 5 aperture blades produce 10-point sunstars when stopped down
- 62 mm thread: screw ND filters on directly – saves weight on the drone
Sample footage (YouTube, linked on the manufacturer’s page)
Manufacturer specs: venuslens.net
Laowa 7.5 mm f/2 MFT Lightweight
According to the manufacturer the widest rectilinear f/2 lens for Micro Four Thirds. At 150 g, the Lightweight version is built specifically for drones and gimbals – for example on the Blackmagic Pocket 4K.
| Format | Micro Four Thirds |
|---|---|
| Angle of view | 110° (≈ 15 mm FF equiv.) |
| Aperture | f/2 |
| Construction | 13 elements in 9 groups |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Minimum focus | 12 cm |
| Filter thread | 46 mm |
| Weight | 150 g |
| Mount | MFT |
| Focus | manual |
Tips from the set:
- No electronic connection to drone or gimbal: set aperture and focus before the flight
- The aperture value is not written to the metadata – note it on set
- At f/4 to f/5.6 the depth of field is so deep that almost everything from close range to infinity is sharp
Sample footage (YouTube, linked on the manufacturer’s page)
Manufacturer specs: venuslens.net
Laowa 10 mm f/2.8 FF Zero-D AF (Sony E)
Laowa’s first autofocus lens: full frame, 130° angle of view and, according to the manufacturer, close to zero distortion. For the Ronin 4D with E-mount – joining our inventory soon.
| Format | full frame |
|---|---|
| Angle of view | 130.4° |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Construction | 15 elements in 9 groups |
| Aperture blades | 5 |
| Minimum focus | 12 cm |
| Filter thread | 77 mm |
| Weight | 420 g |
| Mount | Sony E |
| Focus | autofocus |
Tips from the set:
- 12 cm minimum focus: bring foreground details like a steering wheel or rim right into the frame
- 77 mm thread for polariser and ND filters – against reflections on paint and glass
- 5 blades: 10-point sunstars
Sample footage (YouTube, linked on the manufacturer’s page)
Manufacturer specs: venuslens.net
Monitoring and wireless video rental
| Item | price / day |
|---|---|
| OSEE Mega 22S – 21.5-inch production monitor | €100 net |
| DJI Video Receiver (3G-SDI and HDMI) | €80 net |
| Remote Monitoring Kit: OSEE Mega 22S, DJI Video Receiver and cables | €160 net |
The Remote Monitoring Kit brings the live feed from the Inspire 3 or Ronin 4D straight to the big monitor – for director, agency and client on set.
Book drones with pilot
We do not rent drones without a pilot – because of insurance, permits and liability. You always book a shoot day with a VR-Copter pilot:
- DJI Inspire 3 with Zenmuse X9 and DL lenses: from €2,900 net per shoot day, with pilot (camera operator on request)
- Racing Inspire 3, around 180 to 200 km/h with Zenmuse X9: on request – very limited availability
- iFlight Taurus X8 cinelifter (FPV with cinema camera up to approx. 2 kg): on request – very limited availability
- Freefly Alta X for heavy cinema cameras: on request
- Drone crew with Mavic 4 Pro or FPV: from €1,300 net per shoot day
Ground equipment rental: Ronin 4D, car rigs, power
Ronin 4D 6K, Tilta Hydra Alien car rigs, V-mount batteries, power stations, radios and camera monitors are rented through jrjr.film – where car-to-car and ground shots are the focus.
How rental works
- Send a request with shoot date, location and the equipment you need
- We confirm availability and send a quote – including terms such as deposit and insurance
- Pick-up near Stuttgart (Sindelfingen) or shipping by arrangement
- Return after the shoot
All prices are net per day plus VAT. Tip: the equipment is available with an operator on request – someone who uses it every day.
FAQ
How much is the Laowa 11 mm DL to rent?
€150 net per day on its own, €120 net per day in a set with other DL lenses.
Can I rent the Inspire 3 without a pilot?
No. VR-Copter drones only come with a pilot – from €2,900 net per shoot day for the Inspire 3.
Do the DL lenses fit the Ronin 4D?
Yes. All DL lenses fit the Zenmuse X9 – on the Inspire 3 as well as on the Ronin 4D.
Can I book an operator?
Yes. Every rental can include a VR-Copter operator who runs the equipment on set.
Do you ship?
Yes, by arrangement. Alternatively, pick the equipment up near Stuttgart (Sindelfingen).
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