The Angenieux Optimo DP 30-80mm T2.8 is a compact standard cine zoom, specifically optimised for digital production with Super 35mm sensors. It features a constant T2.8 aperture, ensuring consistent exposure throughout its range. This lens offers a true parfocal design, maintaining sharp focus while zooming, and exhibits extremely low focus breathing. Its lightweight build prioritises agility, making it ideal for handheld setups, gimbals, and diverse shooting scenarios, all while delivering classic Angenieux image quality.
Overview
- Compact standard cine zoom optimised for digital production
- Constant T2.8 aperture across the zoom range
- True parfocal design, maintaining focus during zoom
- Extremely low focus breathing for stable framing
- Signature Angenieux image quality (organic, pleasing)
- Ideal for Super 35mm digital cinema cameras
- Lightweight design for agile shooting
- Robust mechanics with geared rings
| Focal Length | Aperture | Close focus | Front Diameter | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-80mm | T2.8 | 61cm | 2′ | 114mm | 1.9 Kg |
Optimised for Digital Cinema Workflow
This lens is specifically designed with the needs of modern digital cinema cameras in mind, offering excellent performance and streamlined ergonomics for Super 35mm sensors. Ensure compatibility with your camera system to maximise its benefits.
Versatile Standard Range Coverage
The 30-80mm focal length provides excellent coverage for a wide array of cinematic shots, from comfortable medium wides to telephoto close-ups. This versatility effectively reduces the need for constant lens changes, streamlining your production workflow.
Executing Perfect Parfocal Zooms
A critical feature for professional video, the true parfocal design ensures that the image remains sharp and in focus while zooming. This allows for seamless and precise zoom moves during a take, maintaining visual continuity and professionalism.
Consistent Exposure & Depth of Field
The constant T2.8 maximum aperture is invaluable for maintaining stable exposure and depth of field across the entire focal range. This simplifies your lighting and camera settings, especially useful in dynamic shooting conditions.
Compact & Lightweight for Agile Productions
As part of the “Digital Production” series, it’s notably compact and lightweight. This makes it an excellent choice for handheld work, gimbals, drones, and any situation requiring agility and mobility on set.
Leveraging Angenieux Cinematic Look
This lens delivers the renowned Angenieux organic look—sharp yet flattering, with beautiful colour rendition and pleasing bokeh. Cinematographers highly seek this characteristic for its undeniable cinematic character and pleasing aesthetic.