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Angénieux OS 25–250mm T3.5
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Angénieux 25-250mm

Zoom - Spherical - Super 35

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The Angénieux HR 25–250mm T3.5 has perhaps the most storied legacy of any cine zoom, spanning multiple generations and design iterations. Covering a massive 10:1 range, it allows filmmakers to capture everything from moderately wide frames to tight telephoto close-ups without switching lenses. The HR (High Resolution) version, introduced in the 1970s, was considered a marvel of engineering, while the Optimo Style 25–250mm, introduced decades later, modernized the design for contemporary cinema. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.

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Contrast & Tonal Character
Sharpness & Resolution
Focus Fall‑Off / Transition
Iris & Bokeh Quality
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Handling & Ergonomics
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Cinematic Heritage & Credits

*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.

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Technical Specs Table

T-Stop

Type

Format

Front Diameter

Lens Mount

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Close Focus (ft)

Close Focus (m)

Weight (lbs)

Weight (kg)

Length (in)

Length (mm)

Iris Blades

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Front Filter

Rear Filter

Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)

Horizontal Angle of View (S35)

Focus Rotation

T3.5

Spherical

Super 35

136 mm

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4'0"

1.22 m

16.00 lbs

7.30 kg

14.85"

377.40 mm

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30.4 mm

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T3.5

Spherical

Super 35

156 mm

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5'7"

1.70 m

10.50 lbs

4.76 kg

12.20"

309.88 mm

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280°

Angénieux 25-250mm

Image Fidelity & Focus

With its sharpness, contrast, and reliability, the HR model delivers excellent performance for its era, with strong center sharpness but visible softness toward the edges. Contrast is lower, lending a filmic, atmospheric quality with low chromatic aberrations and low distortion. The Optimo update transforms the lens into a modern workhorse: higher contrast, excellent edge-to-edge sharpness, reduced breathing, and improved flare control, while still retaining Angénieux’s warm, painterly rendering.

Handling & Adaptability

The Angenieux 10:1 HR (high resolution) zoom from the 1990s is the predecessor to the industry workhorse 12:1 zoom. With a non-telescoping barrel, and solid mechanics, this lens can offer a wide focal range in a much lighter package than the 12:1. Length is 16 inches, the front diameter is 136mm, and close focus is 5’7”.

Flare & Bokeh

Flare is common, sometimes creating halos or veiling glow. Both versions produce attractive bokeh for a zoom, with natural transitions between planes of focus.

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S35

Cinematic Heritage

The HR 25–250mm was released in the 1970s during a period of zoom lens innovation, giving filmmakers unprecedented flexibility. When the Optimo successor was launched in the early 2000s, it was tailored for the digital cinema transition, capable of resolving higher resolutions and providing consistency across modern workflows. The HR version was famously used by cinematographers like Vittorio Storaro and Stanley Kubrick in films such as Apocalypse Now and The Shining. Its reach and flexibility made it indispensable on location shoots.

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Angénieux 25-250mm

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Zoom - Spherical - Super 35