The Angénieux Optimo 19.5-94mm T2.6 is the universal-range cinema zoom par excellence of Angénieux’s Optimo family — and one of the most appreciated, widely used, and iconic zooms in the history of digital cinema: with a zoom factor of 4.8x and a focal range of 19.5 to 94mm, it covers in a single lens from wide angle to short telephoto in Super 35 format, with a constant aperture of T2.6 — exceptional speed for a zoom of this factor and range — and the unmistakable Angénieux look: organic, soft, warm, rich in micro-contrast, and with natural, perfectly balanced colour rendition. It is the single-zoom lens for the majority of Super 35 film productions — the zoom equivalent of having a complete set of Optimo primes in a single lens, with the additional advantage of a single front diameter, a single metadata system, and total optical and chromatic consistency across the full range.
Its construction is that of a full-specification high-end Angénieux zoom: internal focus system — total lens length unaffected by focusing —, constant T2.6 aperture with no exposure ramping, minimal breathing, generous focus rotation with abundant precise focus marks, a 136mm front diameter, PL mount, Super 35 coverage, industry-standard focus and zoom gear positions, and the solidity, precision, and durability characteristic of the entire Optimo range. Colour-matched and optically consistent with all lenses in the Optimo family — spherical and anamorphic —, with Optimo prime lenses and with the EZ and Optimo Style series.
Perfect for: cinematographers seeking the most complete and versatile universal-range Super 35 zoom in the Optimo family — constant T2.6, 4.8x factor, from 19.5mm to 94mm, unmistakably Angénieux organic and warm image, minimal breathing, and full compatibility with the Optimo ecosystem —, for feature films, series, commercials, documentaries, and any Super 35 production where the versatility of the 19.5-94mm range, T2.6 speed, and Angénieux visual character make it the definitive single-zoom tool.
