GL OPTICS ANGENIEUX VINTAGE 45-90 ZOOM

The GL Optics Rehoused Vintage Angenieux 45-90mm Full Frame Zoom is a meticulously modernized take on the iconic Angenieux zoom, preserving the warm, painterly optical character of the original vintage glass while housing it in a precision-engineered modern PL mount barrel built for today’s professional cinema workflows. The rehousing by GL Optics provides cinematographers with smooth, industry-standard focus and zoom gear rings, consistent front diameter, and robust construction that makes this lens fully practical for demanding production environments. Covering full-frame sensors, this lens is an ideal choice for filmmakers seeking the sought-after organic rendering and smooth bokeh of classic Angenieux optics on modern large-format platforms such as the ARRI LF, Sony VENICE, and RED MONSTRO.

Key Features:
The vintage Angenieux optical formula delivers a warm, organic image quality with smooth, creamy bokeh that is highly distinctive and difficult to replicate with modern lens designs.
GL Optics’ professional rehousing provides industry-standard 0.8M gear rings on both the focus and zoom barrels, ensuring seamless compatibility with professional follow focus and remote lens control systems.
Full-frame coverage allows this lens to be used on today’s large-format cinema cameras without vignetting, future-proofing it for modern and upcoming sensor platforms.
The 45-90mm zoom range offers a versatile mid-range to short telephoto perspective, making it well-suited for dialogue scenes, portraiture, and dynamic run-and-gun shooting.
A consistent front diameter across the zoom range allows for uninterrupted use of matte boxes and clip-on accessories without adjustment during shooting.
The robust, precision-machined metal barrel provides the durability and tactile feel expected of a professional cinema lens, while retaining the original vintage optical elements intact.