Features:
Expansive Zoom Range: A significant 12x zoom from 24mm to 290mm, offering immense flexibility for various shots without frequent lens changes.
Fast T2.8 Aperture: A constant T2.8 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, ensuring excellent low-light performance and consistent exposure.
No Ramping: Maintains a constant T-stop (aperture) throughout the zoom, crucial for smooth, continuous exposure during zoom ins and outs.
Superb Image Quality: Delivers sharp, high-resolution images with excellent colorimetry and contrast, often rivaling prime lenses. Considered a “variable prime” due to its optical quality.
Minimal Breathing: Focus breathing is virtually eliminated, preventing distracting changes in the field of view during focus pulls.
Internal Focus Design: The lens maintains a constant physical length when focusing, making it easier to work with matte boxes and other accessories.
Precise Focus Control: Features a wide 327° focus rotation with over 70 precise witness marks, allowing for accurate and repeatable focus pulls.
Versatile Sensor Coverage: Covers 35mm Academy sensor sizes (up to 30mm diagonal). Can be expanded to Super 35 (and even Full Frame/VistaVision with the Optimo Ultra 12X version and extenders).
Robust Construction: Built with durable, lightweight materials and designed for extreme production environments, including a wide operating temperature range.
PL Mount Standard: Comes with a standard ARRI PL mount, with options for other mounts like Canon EF (or Panavision with conversion).
Accessory Compatibility: Designed to integrate seamlessly with industry-standard zoom motors, follow focus units, and matte boxes (162mm front diameter).