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Angenieux Optimo Ultra 12x (FF / VV / S35 / U35)

Angenieux Optimo Ultra 12x (FF / VV / S35 / U35)

Manufacturer Angenieux

Summary

The Angenieux Optimo Ultra 12x is a great long-range zoom for high-end productions such as feature films, TV series, live stage, commercials, music videos. It offers wide to long focal lengths at a consistent fast aperture. The rear element is interchangeable to adapt the lens from S35 up to Full Frame coverage.

Focal Length ApertureClose focusFront DiameterWeight
24-290mmT2.8122cm | 4'162mm12.6 Kg
26-320mmT3.1124cm | 4'1"162mm12.75 Kg
36-435mmT4.2152cm | 5'162mm12.75 Kg

Overview

  • Interchangeable FF, Ultra S35 and S35 coverage (46.3 / 34.6 / 31.1mm coverage) - Coverage type must be changed in house and pre decided for hire
  • PL Mount
  • Wide to very long angle focal lengths in one lens
  • Warm pleasant detail rendition similar to other Angeniuex lenses

Useful Information

Our Angenieux Optimo Ultra 12x is available for Hire

Specifications

FF/VV

ZOOM RATIO12x

FOCAL LENGTH36-435

APERTURET4.2

CLOSE FOCUS1.52m / 5ft

INTERNAL FOCUSyes

IMAGE CIRCLE COVERAGE46.3mm

WEIGHT (APPROX.)12.75kg / 28.1lbs

LENGTH523mm / 20.6in

FRONT DIAMETER162mm

S35

ZOOM RATIO12x

FOCAL LENGTH24-290

APERTURET2.8

CLOSE FOCUS1.22m / 4ft

INTERNAL FOCUSYes

IMAGE CIRCLE COVERAGE31.1mm

WEIGHT (APPROX.)12.6 kg / 27.7lbs

LENGTH472mm / 18.6in

FRONT DIAMETER162mm

U35

ZOOM RATIO12x

FOCAL LENGTH26-320

APERTURET3.1

CLOSE FOCUS1.24m / 4ft 1in

INTERNAL FOCUSYes

IMAGE CIRCLE COVERAGE34.6mm

WEIGHT (APPROX.)12.75kg / 28.1lbs

LENGTH481mm / 18.9in

FRONT DIAMETER162mm

Main Features
New Optical Design

  • Completely new optical design to enable Full Frame Coverage
  • Well controlled optical performances at each focal length and focus distance by having a good balance between contrast and resolution –appealing cinematic look
  • Superb image quality from open aperture, considered as “variable primes”
  • Low distortion
  • No ramping, minimal breathing, very fast for 12x zoom ratios
  • Efficient use of aspherical elements to minimize color fringing
  • Very short MOD 1.22m/4’ in S35 – 1.24m/4’1’’ in Ultra S35 – 4’2″ in FF/VV

New Mechanical Design

  • Completely newly designed mechanics vs. 24-290 & 28-340
  • Improved mechanical stability, and serviceability.
  • Weight reduction of moving components
  • Reduce dust inhale by improving air flow and adding dust traps
  • Precise and ergonomic focus ring with scale rotation of 321 degrees, the largest in the industry and over 70 focus marks.
  • User changeable focus marking rings (focusing scales available in feet or metric)
  • Mechanical components based on light-weight material with dedicated anti-abrasion coating
  • Adapted to extreme shooting environments (passive athermalisation from -20°C to +40°C)
  • PL mount lens. Compatible with LPL mount. Additional lens mounts to come
  • Available accessories: carrying handle, front protective glass, Optimo extenders
  • To use with ARRI FF4 & FF5 Follow-Focus, please use ARRI FF Gear 0.8 Module, 43 Tooth, 45mm K2.0020752

Multiple Image Format Design
Two packages available

  • Zoom FF/VV (Optimo Ultra 12X FF/VV Only)
  • ZoomS35 + U35 kit + FF/VV kit (Optimo Ultra 12X Full Pack)

Angular Field of View (for film 35mm : 22x16mm)

FF/VV S35  U35
Focal Length 36 mm / 435mm 24mm / 290mm 26mm / 320mm
Horizontal angular field of view 32.7° / 2.9° 48.2° / 4.4° 43.7° / 4.0°
Object dimensions at MOD (mm) 462×640 / 41×56 538×732 / 47×65 478×666 / 42×58

Angular Field of View (for film S35mm : 24.9×18.67mm)

FF/VV S35  U35
Focal Length 36 mm / 435mm 24mm / 290mm 26mm / 320mm
Horizontal angular field of view 36.9° / 3.3° 54.0° / 5.0° 49.1° / 4.5°
Object dimensions at MOD (mm) 541×728 / 48×63 632×860 / 55×73 560×760 / 49×65

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Hire an Angenieux Optimo Ultra 12x (FF / VV / S35 / U35) from us and you’ll find the following included:

  • 1x Angenieux Ultra 12x S35 24-290mm T2.8 PL Zoom
  • OR
  • 1x Angenieux Ultra 12x US35 26-320mm T3.1 PL Zoom
  • OR
  • 1x Angenieux Ultra 12x FF 36-435mm T4.2 PL Zoom
  • PLUS
  • 1x Long Dovetail Plate
  • 1x RSB-19 Rod Support bracket
  • 1x LS9 19mm Lens support brakcet
  • 2x Long 19mm Rails
  • 1x Front element protective filter

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