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Angénieux Optimo 15–40mm T2.6
Angénieux Optimo 17–80mm T2.2
Angénieux Optimo 28–76mm T2.6
Angénieux Optimo 45–120mm T2.8
Angénieux Optimo 19.5–94mm T2.6

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Angénieux Optimo Zooms

Zoom - Spherical - Super 35

15-40mm
17-80mm
28-76mm
45-120mm
19-5-94mm

product details

The Optimo line is Angénieux’s flagship family of cine zooms, introduced in the late 1990s and 2000s to set a new standard for performance. Filmmakers demanded zooms that could rival primes in resolution and contrast, particularly as sensors increased in fidelity. Angénieux’s solution delivered consistent look, performance, and mechanics across the range, and preserved the character of their earlier glass while meeting modern standards, cementing the brand as a leader in cine zooms. Cine Visuals offers lightweight (15–40mm, 28–76mm, 45–120mm) and studio (17–80mm, 19.5–94mm) models. Angenieux Optimo Zooms in full sets, partial sets, or single lenses are available to rent or sub-rent from 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

T2.6

Spherical

Super 35

114 mm

–

0.60 m

4.20 lbs

1.90 kg

7.30"

185.42 mm

–

31.4 mm

–

73° - 31.2°

320°

T2.2

Spherical

Super 35

136 mm

–

0.60 m

12.10 lbs

5.48 kg

12.80"

325.12 mm

–

28 mm

–

65.8° - 15.6°

329°

T2.6

Spherical

Super 35

114 mm

–

0.60 m

4.20 lbs

1.90 kg

7.30"

185.42 mm

–

31.4 mm

–

42.8° - 16.4°

320°

T2.8

Spherical

Super 35

114 mm

–

3'1"

0.90 m

4.20 lbs

1.90 kg

8.00"

203.20 mm

–

31.4 mm

–

27.4° - 10.5°

320°

T2.6

Spherical

Super 35

136 mm

–

0.60 m

12.30 lbs

5.58 kg

13.10"

332.74 mm

–

31.4 mm

–

58.2° - 13.4°

329°

Angénieux Optimo Zooms

Image Fidelity & Focus

Optimo Zooms are prized for their ability to deliver prime-like quality in a zoom. They feature high contrast, crisp sharpness from center to edge, and minimal focus breathing. Chromatic aberrations are nearly absent, and rendering is often described as “creamy yet crisp,” with soft roll-off into out-of-focus areas.

Handling & Adaptability

Angénieux designed the Optimos with modern production in mind. The lightweight models are compact, typically weighing 4–6 pounds, making them ideal for handheld, gimbal, or Steadicam use. Front diameter of the lightweight models is 114mm; the studio models are 136mm. The larger studio models weigh more but remain relatively compact for their range. All share precise mechanics and consistent gear positions, easing lens swaps on set. Their adaptability across digital cinema formats has made them indispensable.

Flare & Bokeh

Flare is well-controlled but still capable of producing cinematic highlights when provoked, and bokeh is natural and pleasing.

Image Circle

Super 35 coverage at 31.4mm for the 15–40mm, 28–76mm, 45–120mm, and 19.5–94mm. The 17-80mm image circle is 28mm. PL mount.

Cinematic Heritage

The Optimos were developed as a response to the limitations of earlier zooms in the HD era. The Optimo line has been used on some of the most acclaimed productions of the 21st century, including Skyfall, The Revenant, and Game of Thrones. Their versatility has made them a staple of major rental houses worldwide, and they remain one of the most widely trusted zooms in high-end cinema.