Angénieux Optimo 16-42mm T2.8 (often referred to as the “DP Rouge”) is a lightweight, wide-angle cinema zoom lens specifically designed for digital cinematography. It belongs to the Digital Production (DP) series, which was engineered to provide the legendary “Angénieux look” for digital sensors while maintaining a compact form factor ideal for fast-paced productions.
Key Features and Benefits
Exceptional Optical Quality: Delivers sharp images with high contrast and the classic “Angénieux look,” which offers a organic, cinematic texture and natural skin tones.
Constant Aperture (T2.8): Features a fast, consistent aperture of T2.8 throughout the entire zoom range with no ramping, ensuring exposure stays identical as you zoom.
Minimal Breathing and Distortion: Engineered with internal focus to eliminate lens breathing (shifting of the field of view) when pulling focus.
Lightweight & Compact Design: Weighing only 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs), it is perfectly balanced for handheld work, Steadicam rigs, and gimbals.
Precise Mechanical Engineering: Includes a 320° focus rotation with over 20 precise witness marks, allowing for extremely accurate focus pulling.
Optimized for Digital Sensors: Unlike some vintage zooms, this lens was designed specifically for single-sensor digital cameras to handle high resolutions (4K/5K and beyond).
Parfocal Reliability: Maintains focus throughout the zoom range, allowing operators to change focal lengths quickly without needing to refocus.
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Prices Research
Justcinemagear: 5,650 – 6,990
Newlifecine: 2X $ 16,900 both – 8,900 single, 8,000 single, 8,500 single
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Average Market Pricing (USD)
Condition Price Range Notes
Well-Used $5,400 – $6,000 May show cosmetic wear; often sold by individual owner-operators.
Excellent /
Refurbished $6,500 – $8,500 Typically serviced (e.g., by Duclos), includes warranty or original flight case.
Two-Lens Kit $12,500 – $16,500 Combined with the companion 30-80mm DP, often in a shared flight case.
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