ANGENIEUX OPTIMO ULTRA COMPACT FF 37-102mm Rental

The Angénieux Optimo Ultra Compact FF 37-102mm T2.9 is the mid-range zoom of Angénieux’s Optimo Ultra Compact family — the second generation of the legendary, iconic, and Academy Award-winning Optimo 15-40 and 28-76 lightweight zooms that have been the faithful companions of cinematographers worldwide for more than 15 years. Designed specifically for the Full Frame / Vista Vision format, the new Optimo Ultra Compact generation delivers the same unmistakable Angénieux look — softness, depth, organic character, and a perfect balance of contrast, colour, and resolution —, in a body radically more compact and lightweight than any FF zoom in its class. Thanks to Angénieux’s IRO (Interchangeable Rear Optics) technology, the lens can be converted into a 28-76mm T2.2 zoom for U35 / Open Gate simply by swapping the rear optics — no factory service required.

With a focal range of 37 to 102mm, an aperture of T2.9 in FF/VV (T2.2 in U35), a zoom factor of 2.7x, an image circle coverage of 46.3mm for full Full Frame and Vista Vision, an internal focus system, 310° of focus rotation, full iris closure, integrated Cooke /i metadata, a 114mm front diameter, a length of 235mm, and a weight of just 2.6 kg, the Optimo Ultra Compact 37-102mm is one of the most compact and lightweight Full Frame cinema zooms on the market with absolutely no compromise on image quality. Consistent image quality across the full aperture range, at every focal length and focus distance — the Angénieux look from T2.9, from 37mm to 102mm, without compromise.

• Type: compact Full Frame / Vista Vision cinema zoom lens — Angénieux Optimo Ultra Compact FF 37-102mm T2.9 — manufactured by Angénieux, France.
• Focal range: 37–102mm FF/VV — 28–76mm in U35/Open Gate with IRO rear optics.
• Zoom factor: 2.7x.
• Sensor coverage: Full Frame / Vista Vision — image circle: 46.3mm.
• Mount: PL.
• Aperture: T2.9 in FF/VV — T2.2 in U35/Open Gate with IRO rear optics.
• Full iris closure: yes.
• Internal focus system: yes — length and angle of view unaffected by focusing.
• Focus rotation: 310° — ergonomic focus ring with optimised marking — interchangeable focus scales in feet or metres.
• Zoom rotation: 150°.
• Consistent image quality across the full aperture range, at every focal length and focus distance.
• Angénieux look: softness, depth and organic character — perfectly balanced contrast, colour and resolution.
• IRO technology: conversion between FF/VV and U35/Open Gate without factory service.
• Integrated Cooke /i metadata.
• Compatible with ARRI FF4 and FF5 follow focus — ARRI 0.8 gear module.
• Passive thermalisation: -20°C to +45°C.
• Front diameter: 114mm.
• Length: 235mm.
• Minimum focus distance: 600mm / 2 feet.
• Weight: 2.6 kg.

Perfect for: cinematographers seeking the Angénieux look in the most compact and lightweight Full Frame zoom on the market — constant T2.9 in FF/VV, T2.2 conversion in U35 with IRO technology, consistent image quality across the full aperture and focal range, Cooke /i metadata, and the direct heritage of the iconic Optimo 28-76 and 15-40 —, for feature films, high-end series, commercials, and any production where the Angénieux look, Full Frame coverage, and maximum lightness and compactness are equally non-negotiable.