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Angénieux Optimo 28–70mm T2.8

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Angénieux 28-70mm

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28-70mm

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This rehoused Angénieux 28–70mm f/2.6 Zoom covers full frame, and has a much more vintage look than modern Angenieux zooms. It flares bigger, and has a more textured bokeh, and as a result, it pairs very well with many of our vintage primes. Regarded as one of the company’s transitional lenses between the classic documentary-era zooms and the modern high-performance Optimos. Covering the critical mid-range focal lengths—wide establishing shots at 28mm through tight portrait-friendly frames at 70mm—it provides cinematographers with versatility, sometimes replacing three or four primes on the set. Its constant f/2.6 aperture gives filmmakers a speed that is unusual for a zoom of its era, while still being compact enough for handheld and Steadicam use. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.

Focal Length
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Iris Blades
Image Circle

Era / Generation
Contrast & Tonal Character
Sharpness & Resolution
Focus Fall‑Off / Transition
Iris & Bokeh Quality
Flare & Highlight Behavior
Handling & Ergonomics
Build & Modifications
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

Metadata

Close Focus (ft)

Close Focus (m)

Weight (lbs)

Weight (kg)

Length (in)

Length (mm)

Iris Blades

Image Circle

Front Filter

Rear Filter

Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)

Horizontal Angle of View (S35)

Focus Rotation

T2.8

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

95 mm

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20"

0.50 m

2.80 lbs

1.27 kg

4.37"

111.00 mm

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46.3 mm

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Angénieux 28-70mm

Image Fidelity & Focus

The 28–70mm is known for smooth, cinematic rendering. Contrast is moderate and never clinical, with a gentle warmth that flatters skin tones. Center sharpness is strong, though there is a natural, aesthetically pleasing softness toward the edges, especially wide open. Focus falloff is graceful, guiding attention without looking harsh or abrupt. Chromatic aberration is modest but visible in high-contrast edges, thanks to its vintage coatings.

Handling & Adaptability

This rehoused and revitalized 28–70mm is lightweight at only 2.8 pounds, with PL mounts, geared focus, zoom and iris rings, a 95mm front, and reinforced mechanics, allowing it to be used on today’s digital cinema cameras with ease. Close focus has been improved to approximately 20 inches.

Flare & Bokeh

In this rehoused version, flares are expressive and bigger, with Angénieux’s characteristic golden veiling glow and multicolored streaks under strong light. Bokeh is textured and notably soft for a zoom, producing rounded highlights and smooth transitions.

Image Circle

This rehoused Angénieux 28–70mm f/2.6 Zoom covers full frame, with a very slight vignette at 28mm on Open Gate FF/VV sensors.

Cinematic Heritage

Developed in the 1980s, the 28–70mm was Angénieux’s answer to the industry’s demand for a mid-range cine zoom that balanced portability and performance – flexibility without the burden of enormous glass. At the time, most productions relied on large 25–250mm zooms or primes. After rehousing, this lens delivers a vintage Angénieux look with practical features.

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Angénieux 28-70mm

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Zoom - Spherical - Full Frame