ANGENIEUX OPTIMO 24-290mm Rental

The Angénieux Optimo 24-290mm T2.8 has been, for more than two decades, the absolute reference cinema zoom in the industry — the gold standard in cinema zoom optics: unrivalled as the single tool for any type of high-end film production, from feature films, series, and commercials to major sporting events and concerts. With a zoom factor of 12x — from 24mm to 290mm — and a constant aperture of T2.8 throughout its entire focal range with absolutely no exposure ramping, the Optimo 24-290mm delivers the focal versatility of a complete prime set in a single lens, with the image quality, chromatic consistency, and unmistakable Angénieux visual character at every millimetre of the range. Its completely new optical and mechanical design delivers superior optical performance and unprecedented mechanical stability and serviceability for its class.

Its image is organic, rich in micro-contrast, and with soft, natural tones — the quintessential Angénieux look: round, creamy bokeh, neutral colour rendition, and perfectly compatible with all lenses in the Optimo series, both spherical and anamorphic. With Super 35+ (31.4mm diagonal) coverage, PL mount compatible with LPL, internal focus system, 327° of focus rotation with more than 70 precise focus marks, no ramping, virtually zero breathing for a 12x zoom ratio, a minimum focus distance of 1.22m, a front diameter of 162mm, a length of 440mm, and a weight of 11 kg, the Optimo 24-290mm is the definitive tool for the cinematographer who needs maximum focal versatility in a single top-tier cinema production lens.

• Type: industry-reference Super 35 cinema zoom lens — Angénieux Optimo 24-290mm T2.8 — manufactured by Angénieux, France.
• Focal range: 24–290mm — zoom factor: 12x.
• Geometric aperture: f/2.5 — photometric aperture: constant T2.8 throughout the entire focal range — no exposure ramping.
• Sensor coverage: Super 35+ — image circle: 31.4mm diagonal — compatible with S35, S35 3-perf and equivalent formats.
• Mount: PL — compatible with LPL adapter.
• Internal focus system: yes — total lens length unaffected by focusing.
• Focus rotation: 327° — more than 70 precise focus marks.
• No ramping — virtually zero breathing — very fast for a 12x zoom ratio.
• Efficient use of aspherical elements — minimised colour fringing across the full range.
• Angénieux look: organic image rich in micro-contrast — soft and natural tones — round, creamy bokeh — neutral colour rendition.
• Colour-matched and optically consistent with all lenses in the Optimo series — spherical and anamorphic.
• Angle of view: 49.2° (24mm) — 4.2° (290mm).
• Industry-standard focus and zoom gears — compatible with zoom motors, follow focus units, and the Angénieux ASU servo unit.
• Operating temperature range: -20°C to +45°C.
• Front diameter: 162mm.
• Length: 440mm.
• Minimum focus distance: 1.22m / 4 feet.
• Weight: 11 kg / 24.2 lbs.

Perfect for: cinematographers who need maximum focal versatility in a single industry-reference lens — 24 to 290mm at constant T2.8, 12x factor, Super 35+ coverage, internal focus, virtually zero breathing, unmistakable Angénieux look, and full compatibility with the Optimo ecosystem —, for feature films, high-end series, commercials, documentaries, sporting events, concerts, and any production where the versatility of the 24-290mm range and Angénieux visual quality are equally non-negotiable.