The Angénieux Optimo DP 16-42mm T2.8 is a lightweight, high-performance wide-angle zoom lens specifically designed for the digital cinema era, providing the legendary “Angénieux look” in a compact form factor. Optimized for Super 35mm digital sensors, this lens delivers exceptional sharpness, high contrast, and a natural color palette that is perfectly matched to the rest of the Optimo series. Its constant T2.8 aperture and impressively low weight make it the ideal choice for handheld operating, Steadicam work, and gimbal stabilization, allowing cinematographers to maintain high-end optical standards without the bulk of traditional studio zooms.
Key Features:
Constant T2.8 Aperture: Ensures consistent exposure and depth-of-field control throughout the entire 16-42mm zoom range.
Lightweight and Compact Design: At only 4.2 lbs, it is engineered for maximum mobility on gimbals, drones, and handheld rigs.
No Breathing or Ramping: Internal mechanical design ensures that the framing remains stable during focus pulls and zoom adjustments.
Signature Angénieux Color: Meticulously calibrated to provide organic skin tones and a cinematic texture that intercuts with Optimo primes.
Short Minimum Focus: Offers a close-focusing distance of 2 feet, enabling intimate wide-angle close-ups with beautiful perspective.
Standardized Gear Positions: Features uniform 0.8 module gears for focus, iris, and zoom to ensure compatibility with all follow focus systems.
Digital Sensor Optimization: Specifically engineered to avoid the optical artifacts common when using film lenses on modern digital sensors.
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Update 26th Feb 2026:
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Cost TBD – India
India – Rupin Dang – rupindang@gmail.com – +91 9810019704
R-01-16 -2026
Prices Research
Justcinemagear: 5,650 – 6,990
Newlifecine: 2X $ 16,900 both – 8,900 single, 8,000 single, 8,500 single
AI says :
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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