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AngΓ©nieux Optimo Ultra 12x 65 Zoom
Zoom - Spherical - Medium (65)
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The AngΓ©nieux Optimo Ultra 12x 65 (46β556mm T5.6) is the large-format version of AngΓ©nieuxβs flagship long-range cinema zoom, engineered for full-frame and VistaVision coverage. Designed for high-end feature, commercial, and documentary production, it delivers a constant T5.6 aperture throughout the entire 46β556mm range while maintaining the signature AngΓ©nieux rendering β smooth contrast, gentle roll-off, and a refined cinematic texture. The lens is parfocal, exhibits minimal breathing, and maintains color and sharpness consistently across the zoom, making it a dependable alternative to multiple telephoto primes. Built as part of the new Optimo Ultra 12x full-frame system, this lens extends long-format reach with the precision and mechanical reliability required for modern large-sensor workflows. Available to rent or sub-rent from Cine Visuals.
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Zoom Cinema Lenses
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PL Mount Cinema Lenses
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About the AngΓ©nieux Optimo Ultra 12x 65 Zoom Cinema Lens
The AngΓ©nieux Optimo Ultra 12x 65 Zoom stands as a modern benchmark for long-range cinema zooms, purpose-built for large-format capture. Covering an expansive 46-556mm focal range at a constant T5.6, it brings exceptional reach to Full-Frame and 65mm productions while maintaining a consistent, cinematic rendering throughout. Designed as part of AngΓ©nieuxβs next-generation Ultra platform, the lens features a completely re-engineered optical and mechanical design, delivering improved stability, serviceability, and image performance across the entire zoom range.
Despite its scale, the lens operates with the precision of a prime. Parfocal behavior, minimal breathing, and consistent color reproduction make it a reliable tool for demanding on-set workflows. It is equally at home on narrative features, commercials, and live productions where flexibility and optical integrity are essential. With its refined contrast, smooth roll-off, and signature AngΓ©nieux character, the Optimo Ultra 12x 65 offers a seamless balance between technical performance and cinematic expression.
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Image Fidelity & Focus
Image fidelity is at the core of the Optimo Ultra 12x 65. Its optical design ensures a consistent balance between contrast and resolution, delivering sharp yet natural images even wide open. The lens performs with remarkable uniformity across focal lengths and focus distances, minimizing aberrations, distortion, and color fringing. Breathing is minimal, allowing for subtle focus transitions without distracting shifts in framing. These characteristics give cinematographers and operators confidence in both controlled and unpredictable shooting environments.
Handling & Adaptability
Despite its size and reach, the Optimo Ultra 12x 65 is engineered for practical on-set handling. Its redesigned mechanics improve balance and reduce internal movement, contributing to greater stability during operation. The lens is built to withstand demanding production conditions, with features that help limit dust intake and maintain performance across a wide temperature range. With a long, precise focus rotation and parfocal design, the lens maintains critical focus throughout zoom moves. Interchangeable configurations and compatibility across PL and LPL mounts, the lens integrates seamlessly into modern medium-format workflows. Its ergonomic focus ring and clearly marked scales support precise operation, making it equally suited for studio builds, remote heads, and live production setups.
Flare & Bokeh
True to AngΓ©nieuxβs signature look, the Optimo Ultra 12x 65 produces a refined and controlled flare response. Highlights bloom gently without overwhelming contrast, preserving detail while adding a subtle cinematic texture. This makes it particularly effective in high-contrast or backlit environments where character matters as much as clarity. Bokeh is smooth and natural, with pleasing falloff that enhances subject separation across the zoom range. Even at longer focal lengths, out-of-focus areas remain soft and consistent, contributing to a cohesive visual language. The overall rendering strikes a balance between modern precision and classic warmth which is an essential quality for high-end cinematic storytelling.
Image Circle
Designed with large-format cinematography in mind, the Optimo Ultra 12x 65 delivers generous image circle coverage tailored to Full-Frame and 65mm sensors. The system architecture allows for multiple format configurations, ensuring optimal performance across image plane formats. This flexibility enables productions to adapt to different sensor sizes without compromising image quality. Coverage remains consistent, with even illumination and controlled falloff across the frame. For cinematographers working across varied formats, the lens offers a dependable solution that maintains visual continuity throughout a project.
Cinematic Heritage
AngΓ©nieuxβs legacy in cinema optics is deeply embedded in the evolution of modern zoom lenses, and the Optimo Ultra 12x 65 continues that lineage. Building on the success of iconic predecessors like the Optimo 24-290, this lens represents a natural progression of expanding coverage to large-format sensors while preserving the brandβs unmistakable visual signature. The result is a zoom that feels inherently cinematic rather than clinical. It carries forward AngΓ©nieuxβs philosophy of balancing resolution with character, offering images that feel organic, dimensional, and filmic. For cinematographers, itβs not just a tool of convenience, but a lens that maintains the storytelling nuance traditionally associated with medium format prime glass.
Technical Specs Table
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T5.6
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FF / Medium (65)
162 mm
LPL, PL
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4'3"
1.30 m
28.22 lbs
12.80 kg
22.05"
560.00 mm
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60 mm
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