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AngΓ©nieux 17-102mm
Zoom - Spherical - Super 35
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The AngΓ©nieux 17β102mm T2.9 is a classic Super 35 cinema zoom known for its versatility, speed, and unmistakably cinematic rendering. Covering a highly practical wide-to-telephoto range in a single lens, it maintains a constant T2.9 aperture and delivers the warm contrast, smooth focus falloff, and gentle highlight roll-off characteristic of AngΓ©nieux optics. Its parfocal design, consistent scaling, and refined mechanical precision make it reliable for professional narrative, commercial, and documentary work. Favored for builds where one lens must cover multiple setups without sacrificing image quality, the 17β102mm remains a benchmark in the category of vintage cinema zooms. Available to rent or sub-rent from Cine Visuals.
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PL Mount Cinema Lenses
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About the AngΓ©nieux 17-102mm Zoom Cinema Lens
The AngΓ©nieux 17-102mm is a classic Super 35 cinema zoom, widely regarded for its versatility, speed, and distinctly cinematic rendering. Covering a highly practical wide-to-telephoto range in a single housing, it allows productions to move fluidly between setups without lens changes which is an advantage that continues to make it relevant across narrative, commercial, and documentary workflows. Its constant T2.9 aperture ensures consistent exposure and depth-of-field throughout the zoom range, while its parfocal design maintains precise focus during focal length adjustments.
AngΓ©nieuxβs optical philosophy of balancing performance, usability, and expressive image character is embedded in this lens. Even among modern zooms, the 17-102mm stands out for its organic contrast, gentle highlight roll-off, and refined color reproduction, making it a dependable choice for cinematographers seeking a cohesive, filmic image with the flexibility of a zoom.
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Image Fidelity & Focus
The 17-102mm delivers a balanced, cinematic image with smooth contrast and natural color reproduction. Its rendering is characterized by gentle highlight roll-off and a pleasing falloff, contributing to a dimensional, filmic aesthetic. Combined with a constant T2.9 aperture, the lens maintains exposure and depth consistency, enabling cinematographers to execute complex moves without compromise. The overall image quality strikes a refined balance between sharpness and character, avoiding overly clinical rendering while preserving clarity and detail.
Handling & Adaptability
Designed with professional workflows in mind, the AngΓ©nieux 17-102mm offers reliable mechanical precision and intuitive operation. The well-damped focus and zoom rings allow for controlled, repeatable movements, while clearly marked scales support accurate focus pulling. The lens is suited to a wide range of production environments, from handheld documentary setups to more controlled narrative builds. Its broad focal range reduces the need for frequent lens swaps, streamlining production and maintaining continuity in image characteristics. This adaptability makes it particularly valuable in fast-paced shooting scenarios where efficiency and consistency are essential.
Flare & Bokeh
The lens exhibits classic AngΓ©nieux flare characteristics that are subtle, controlled, and aesthetically pleasing. Rather than harsh or distracting artifacts, flares tend to bloom softly, contributing to a warm, organic image when shooting into practicals or strong light sources. Bokeh is smooth and natural, and gentling molds as focal and zoom planes are changed. This quality enhances subject separation without appearing overly stylized. Combined with its contrast profile and highlight handling, the lens produces an image that feels cohesive and cinematic, reinforcing its reputation as a versatile zoom with strong visual character.
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The AngΓ©nieux 17-102mm is designed to cover the Super 35 format, making it compatible with a wide range of digital cinema cameras. This coverage ensures a balanced field-of-view across its zoom range, from expansive wide shots to tighter, more compressed perspectives. Within this format, the lens maintains consistent illumination and image performance, with minimal falloff or vignetting under standard shooting conditions. The lensβ Super 35 coverage aligns with the traditional cinema standard, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into both film and digital workflows while preserving its intended optical character.
Cinematic Heritage
AngΓ©nieux has been central to the evolution of cinema zoom lenses since the 1950s, when its innovations helped establish the zoom as a viable storytelling tool. Building on early breakthroughs in mechanically compensated zoom design, Pierre AngΓ©nieux introduced lenses that maintained focus while zooming aka parfocality, an essential innovation for zoom technology to advance in motion picture production. The 17-102mm continues this lineage, reflecting decades of optical refinement and practical design tailored to cinematographersβ needs. Like its predecessors, it was conceived as a tool that balances performance, ergonomics, and creative flexibility. This heritage is evident in its enduring presence on professional sets, where classic AngΓ©nieux zooms remain valued for both their reliability and their unmistakable visual signature.
Technical Specs Table
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T2.9
Spherical
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155 mm
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2'6"
0.76 m
18.00 lbs
8.16 kg
16.00"
406.00 mm
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30 mm
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