Angenieux Optimo 45-120mm T2.8 Cine Zoom Lens PL Mount (Imperial)

Angenieux Optimo 45-120mm T2.8 Cine Zoom Lens PL Mount (Imperial)

The benchmark against all cine zooms are often measured, the Angenieux Optimo series stand in a league of their own. The brand has been setting the standard for optics technology and performance, and the Optimo line of zoom lenses has been proven through years of use in the field on every type of production from TV series, to Hollywood blockbusters, major music events, commercials, and sports events. 

The 45-120mm T2.6 Optimo zoom is often paired with the industry titans the Optimo 12x zooms, and is also referred to as a "variable prime" thanks to its impeccable image quality even at wide open apertures. 

The lens has been designed to cover Super 35 sensors, however it does offer a slightly larger image circle suitable for S35+. The internal focus and zoom design ensure consistency in the length of the lens, which is important especially when using it on Steadicam or other stabilising device. 

Available in PL mount, this lens can also be converted to a Panavision or EF mount by certified engineers. The image circle coverage is expanded from 31.4mm to 35mm and a half when using the Optimo 1.4x and 2x extenders. 

Features

• Perfect companion to the industry workhorses Optimo 12x zooms
• Pristine image quality from T2.6 open aperture, often called a "variable prime"
• Impeccable consistency of colour, contrast and resolution
• Low distortion; no ramping, and minimal breathing
• Internal focus, Internal zoom no change in lens size
• Precise focus ring with 320 degrees travel and 50 focus marks
• Interchangeable focus scale ring from feet to meters
• Close focus of 0.62m/2 ft.
• Compatible with Optimo 1.4x and 2x extenders
• Covers S35+ (½ 31.4 mm)
• Expanded image circle to ½ 35 mm when used with Optimo extenders
• Conversion to EF or Panavision mount can be done by factory trained engineers