ANGENIEUX OPTIMO 17-80mm ZOOM

The Angénieux Optimo 17-80mm is a legendary wide-to-mid range cinema zoom lens that has long been considered the industry standard for Super 35mm film and digital production. Renowned for its ability to match the optical quality of prime lenses, it is a staple on high-end film sets worldwide.

Key Features and Benefits
Extremely Fast Aperture: Features a constant T2.2 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, providing exceptional low-light performance and shallow depth of field

Zero Ramping & Breathing: Engineered to eliminate “ramping” (loss of light when zooming) and “breathing” (change in focal length when focusing), ensuring a consistent image during technical shots

Prime-Quality Optics: Delivers superior contrast, resolution, and color reproduction that rivals top-tier prime lenses, allowing it to be used alongside them seamlessly.

Precision Ergonomics: Boasts a 329° focus rotation with over 50 precise witness marks, offering focus pullers incredible accuracy.

Impressive Close Focus: A Minimum Object Distance (MOD) of 2 feet (0.6m) allows for tight, intimate shots even at wider focal lengths.

Versatile Build: Standardized 136mm front diameter for easy matte box compatibility and a robust mechanical design built for the rigors of professional sets.