The Angénieux Type EZ-1 S35 30-90mm T2 is the standard zoom of Angénieux’s Type EZ family — one of the most intelligent, compact, and versatile cinema zoom offerings on the market: designed to bring Angénieux’s characteristic image quality and look to the most practical, lightweight, and accessible format possible. With a 3x zoom factor and a constant aperture of T2 — exceptional speed for a cinema zoom of this size and price point —, the EZ-1 covers the most widely used focal range in professional Super 35 film production, from mid-range to short telephoto. Its most innovative feature is Angénieux’s IRO (Interchangeable Rear Optics) technology — the same technology that powers the Optimo Ultra Compact family —, which allows the lens to be converted from a 30-90mm T2 in Super 35 to a 45-135mm T3 in Full Frame / Vista Vision simply by swapping the rear optical block, with no factory service required and in just minutes on set.
Its image is Angénieux in compact format: soft, organic, warm, and cinematically very rich — with natural and balanced colour rendition, minimal distortion across the full focal range, soft and controlled flares, and a rounded, very pleasing bokeh especially at the telephoto end. With a PL mount (also available in EF), an internal focus system — the total lens length is unaffected by focusing —, 300° of focus rotation, minimal breathing, a uniform 114mm front diameter for direct use with industry-standard matte boxes, a weight of just 1.4 kg, and a length of 208mm, the EZ-1 is one of the most compact, lightweight, and fast Super 35 cinema zooms on the market.
Perfect for: cinematographers, Steadicam, gimbal, and handheld operators seeking the Angénieux look in the most compact, lightweight, and fast Super 35 cinema zoom on the market — constant T2, 3x factor, IRO technology for FF/VV conversion in minutes, soft and organic image, minimal breathing, and just 1.4 kg —, for feature films, series, commercials, documentaries, and any production where T2 speed, lightweight operation, format versatility, and Angénieux visual character are equally non-negotiable.
