The Angenieux Optimo 24-290mm T2.8 is a legendary large-format cine zoom lens, celebrated for its versatility and optical excellence. It maintains a constant T2.8 aperture throughout its extensive zoom range. This lens boasts a true parfocal design, ensuring focus holds true while zooming, and exhibits minimal focus breathing. Delivering the signature Angenieux organic image quality, it’s a staple in high-end productions, offering a vast array of focal lengths in a single, robust, and precise optical package.
Overview
- Legendary large-format cine zoom lens
- Extensive 24-290mm focal range
- Constant T2.8 aperture across the entire zoom
- True parfocal design, maintaining focus during zoom
- Minimal focus breathing for stable framing
- Signature Angenieux organic image quality
- Robust construction for demanding productions
- A staple in high-end feature films and commercials
| Focal Length | Aperture | Close focus | Front Diameter | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-290mm | T2.8 | 122cm | 4′ | 162mm | 11 Kg |
Workhorse for Large-Scale Productions
This lens is an industry-standard long zoom on large-scale feature film and commercial productions for a reason. Its extensive 24-290mm zoom range dramatically minimises the need for disruptive lens changes, allowing for dynamic, continuous shooting across a wide array of shot sizes.
Consistent Exposure & Depth of Field
The constant T2.8 maximum aperture is absolutely critical. It ensures stable exposure and depth of field across the entire focal range, which is especially invaluable in dynamic shooting conditions or when working with variable light, simplifying your lighting and camera settings.
Executing Perfect Parfocal Zooms
The true parfocal design guarantees that focus remains sharp throughout the entire zoom. This is a critical feature for professional cinema, enabling smooth, in-focus zoom moves that are paramount for high-quality, seamless cinematography.
Embracing the Classic Angenieux Look
This lens delivers the coveted Angenieux image quality—organic, with a slightly softer fall-off than some modern, clinically sharp lenses, beautiful colour rendition, and pleasing bokeh. Cinematographers highly seek this aesthetic for its ability to create a natural and cinematic feel.
Minimising Focus Breathing for Stability
Focus breathing is extremely well controlled, ensuring that the field of view remains stable during focus pulls. This subtle yet crucial detail contributes significantly to a professional aesthetic, preventing distracting shifts in background elements.
Requiring Robust Support
Given its heavy-duty build and substantial size, this lens is designed to withstand the rigours of demanding production environments. Always plan for substantial support, such as a robust tripod or remote head, to ensure stable operation and precise control.