{"id":1775,"date":"2026-03-31T08:08:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1775"},"modified":"2026-03-31T08:09:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:09:39","slug":"angenieux-optimo-ultra-compact-ff-21-56mm-zoom","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/en\/cameras\/zooms\/angenieux-optimo-ultra-compact-ff-21-56mm-zoom\/","title":{"rendered":"ANGENIEUX OPTIMO ULTRA COMPACT FF 21-56mm"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Ang\u00e9nieux Optimo Ultra Compact FF 21-56mm T2.9<\/strong> is the wide-angle zoom of Ang\u00e9nieux&#8217;s <strong>Optimo Ultra Compact<\/strong> family \u2014 the natural and inseparable companion to the Optimo Ultra Compact 37-102mm and the direct successor to the legendary, iconic, and Academy Award-winning <strong>Optimo 15-40<\/strong>, the faithful companion of cinematographers worldwide for more than 15 years. Designed specifically for the <strong>Full Frame \/ Vista Vision<\/strong> format, this new generation delivers the same unmistakable Ang\u00e9nieux <em>look<\/em> \u2014 softness, depth, organic character, and a perfect balance of contrast, colour, and resolution \u2014 with full FF\/VV coverage from <strong>21mm<\/strong>, in one of the most compact and lightweight wide-angle cinema zoom bodies on the market. Thanks to Ang\u00e9nieux&#8217;s <strong>IRO (Interchangeable Rear Optics)<\/strong> technology, the lens can be converted into a <strong>16-42mm T2.2 zoom for U35 \/ Open Gate<\/strong> \u2014 including the ARRI ALEXA 35 Open Gate \u2014 simply by swapping the rear optics, with no factory service required.<\/p>\n<p>With a focal range of <strong>21 to 56mm<\/strong>, an aperture of <strong>T2.9<\/strong> in FF\/VV (<strong>T2.2<\/strong> in U35), a zoom factor of <strong>2.7x<\/strong>, an <strong>image circle coverage of 46.3mm<\/strong> for full Full Frame and Vista Vision, internal focus and internal zoom systems \u2014 constant lens volume throughout the range \u2014, <strong>310\u00b0<\/strong> of focus rotation, full iris closure, integrated <strong>Cooke \/i<\/strong> metadata, a horizontal angle of view of <strong>87.5\u00b0 to 40.2\u00b0<\/strong>, a <strong>114mm<\/strong> front diameter, a length of <strong>247mm<\/strong>, and a weight of just <strong>2.6 kg<\/strong>, the Optimo Ultra Compact 21-56mm is one of the most compact and lightweight Full Frame wide-angle cinema zooms on the market with absolutely no compromise on image quality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type: compact Full Frame \/ Vista Vision wide-angle cinema zoom lens \u2014 Ang\u00e9nieux Optimo Ultra Compact FF 21-56mm T2.9 \u2014 manufactured by Ang\u00e9nieux, France.<\/li>\n<li>Focal range: 21\u201356mm FF\/VV \u2014 16\u201342mm in U35\/Open Gate with IRO rear optics.<\/li>\n<li>Zoom factor: 2.7x.<\/li>\n<li>Sensor coverage: Full Frame \/ Vista Vision \u2014 image circle: 46.3mm \u2014 U35\/Open Gate (34.6mm) with IRO rear optics.<\/li>\n<li>Mount: PL.<\/li>\n<li>Aperture: T2.9 in FF\/VV \u2014 T2.2 in U35\/Open Gate with IRO rear optics.<\/li>\n<li>Full iris closure: yes.<\/li>\n<li>Internal focus and internal zoom systems \u2014 constant lens volume \u2014 stable length and angle of view throughout focus and zoom range.<\/li>\n<li>Focus rotation: 310\u00b0 \u2014 ergonomic focus ring with optimised marking \u2014 interchangeable focus scales in feet or metres.<\/li>\n<li>Zoom rotation: 150\u00b0 \u2014 iris rotation: 71.4\u00b0.<\/li>\n<li>Horizontal angle of view: 87.5\u00b0\u201340.2\u00b0 (FF\/VV).<\/li>\n<li>Consistent image quality across the full aperture range, at every focal length and focus distance.<\/li>\n<li>Ang\u00e9nieux look: softness, depth and organic character \u2014 perfectly balanced contrast, colour and resolution \u2014 low distortion.<\/li>\n<li>No ramping \u2014 minimal breathing \u2014 very fast for a 2.7x zoom ratio.<\/li>\n<li>IRO technology: conversion between FF\/VV (21-56mm T2.9) and U35\/Open Gate (16-42mm T2.2) without factory service.<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with ARRI ALEXA 35 Open Gate in U35 configuration.<\/li>\n<li>Integrated Cooke \/i metadata.<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with ARRI FF4 and FF5 follow focus \u2014 ARRI 0.8 gear module.<\/li>\n<li>Front diameter: 114mm.<\/li>\n<li>Length: 247mm \/ 9.72 inches.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum focus distance: 600mm \/ 2 feet \u2014 extreme close-up shots.<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 2.6 kg \/ 5.7 lbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong> cinematographers seeking the Ang\u00e9nieux look in the most compact and lightweight Full Frame wide-angle zoom on the market \u2014 constant T2.9 in FF\/VV from 21mm, T2.2 conversion in U35\/Open Gate with IRO technology, consistent image quality across the full aperture and focal range, Cooke \/i metadata, and the direct heritage of the iconic Optimo 15-40 \u2014, as the natural companion to the Optimo Ultra Compact 37-102mm for continuous coverage from 21mm to 102mm, for feature films, high-end series, commercials, and any production where the Ang\u00e9nieux look, Full Frame coverage, and maximum lightness and compactness are equally 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