The Angénieux Optimo 12x 24-290mm T2.8 is the definitive industry-standard zoom, legendary for its presence on the world’s most prestigious film sets and high-end commercial productions. Offering an extraordinary 12x focal range that effectively replaces an entire kit of prime lenses, this powerhouse delivers the iconic “Angénieux look”—a sophisticated blend of high contrast, superb resolution, and organic skin tones. Despite its massive focal reach, it maintains a fast and constant T2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range, providing cinematographers with unparalleled creative flexibility and optical precision without the need for frequent lens changes or exposure adjustments.
Key Features:
Massive 12x Zoom Range: Covers 24mm to 290mm, providing ultimate versatility for everything from wide establishing shots to extreme telephoto.
Fast and Constant T2.8 Aperture: Maintains a consistent exposure across the entire focal range with no iris ramping.
Superior Optical Performance: Engineered to provide exceptional image quality with high contrast and resolution that exceeds 4K standards.
No Focus Breathing: Advanced internal mechanics ensure that framing remains perfectly stable during dramatic focus pulls.
Legendary Color Matching: Calibrated to match the entire Optimo series for a consistent visual narrative across multiple cameras.
Robust Mechanical Design: Built for the rigors of professional sets with precise, smooth focus, iris, and zoom gears.
Extender Compatibility: Seamlessly works with Optimo 1.4x and 2x extenders for a reach of up to 580mm while maintaining high image quality.
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