{"id":1787,"date":"2026-03-31T09:05:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1787"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:24:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:24:45","slug":"angenieux-optimo-ultra-12x-ff-vv-36-435mm-zoom","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/en\/cameras\/zooms\/angenieux-optimo-ultra-12x-ff-vv-36-435mm-zoom\/","title":{"rendered":"ANGENIEUX OPTIMO ULTRA 12x FF\/VV 36-435mm"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Ang\u00e9nieux Optimo Ultra 12x FF\/VV 36-435mm T2.8<\/strong> is the absolute reference cinema zoom in <strong>Full Frame and Vista Vision<\/strong> format \u2014 and the culmination of more than 50 years of Ang\u00e9nieux expertise in high-performance zoom design for the cinema industry: the first and only <strong>12x zoom with constant T2.8 aperture<\/strong> designed specifically to cover the full Full Frame \/ Vista Vision format, with an <strong>image circle coverage of 46.3mm<\/strong>. With an extraordinary focal range of <strong>36 to 435mm<\/strong>, the Optimo Ultra 12x FF\/VV delivers in a single lens the focal versatility of a complete prime set \u2014 from wide angle to super telephoto \u2014 with the unmistakable Ang\u00e9nieux <em>look<\/em>, the highest optical performance in the range, and consistent image quality across the full aperture, focal, and focus distance range. The definitive tool for the cinematographer working in Full Frame who needs maximum versatility without compromise.<\/p>\n<p>A direct heir to the legendary <strong>Optimo 24-290mm<\/strong> and designed as its natural successor in Full Frame format, the Optimo Ultra 12x combines Ang\u00e9nieux&#8217;s characteristic organic optical character and image richness with absolute precision mechanical construction, an internal focus system, <strong>340\u00b0<\/strong> of focus rotation, full iris closure, virtually zero breathing for a 12x zoom ratio, and full compatibility with the Ang\u00e9nieux accessories ecosystem \u2014 including the Ang\u00e9nieux ASU servo unit. With a native <strong>LPL<\/strong> mount and an included <strong>PL<\/strong> adapter, the Optimo Ultra 12x is one of the most versatile and capable lenses ever manufactured for Full Frame digital cinema.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type: Full Frame \/ Vista Vision reference cinema zoom lens \u2014 Ang\u00e9nieux Optimo Ultra 12x FF\/VV 36-435mm T2.8 \u2014 manufactured by Ang\u00e9nieux, France.<\/li>\n<li>Focal range: 36\u2013435mm \u2014 zoom factor: 12x.<\/li>\n<li>Aperture: constant T2.8 throughout the entire focal range \u2014 no exposure ramping.<\/li>\n<li>Sensor coverage: Full Frame \/ Vista Vision \u2014 image circle: 46.3mm diagonal.<\/li>\n<li>Native mount: LPL \u2014 PL adapter included.<\/li>\n<li>Internal focus system: yes \u2014 total lens length unaffected by focusing.<\/li>\n<li>Focus rotation: 340\u00b0.<\/li>\n<li>Full iris closure: yes.<\/li>\n<li>Virtually zero breathing \u2014 no ramping \u2014 for a 12x zoom ratio.<\/li>\n<li>Ang\u00e9nieux look: organic image rich in micro-contrast \u2014 soft and natural tones \u2014 round, creamy bokeh \u2014 neutral colour rendition.<\/li>\n<li>Consistent image quality across the full aperture range, at every focal length and focus distance.<\/li>\n<li>Colour-matched and optically consistent with the full Optimo Ultra Compact family and the Optimo range.<\/li>\n<li>Horizontal angle of view: 52.4\u00b0 (36mm) \u2014 3.4\u00b0 (435mm).<\/li>\n<li>Industry-standard focus and zoom gears \u2014 compatible with the Ang\u00e9nieux ASU servo unit.<\/li>\n<li>Operating temperature range: -20\u00b0C to +45\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li>Front diameter: 162mm.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum focus distance: 1.5m \/ 5 feet.<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 14 kg (approx.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong> cinematographers working in Full Frame or Vista Vision format who need maximum focal versatility in a single industry-reference lens \u2014 36 to 435mm at constant T2.8, 12x factor, full FF\/VV coverage, internal focus, virtually zero breathing, unmistakable Ang\u00e9nieux look, and full compatibility with the Optimo ecosystem \u2014, for feature films, high-end series, commercials, documentaries, major events, and any production where Full Frame format, the extreme versatility of the 36-435mm range, and Ang\u00e9nieux visual quality are equally non-negotiable.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":1786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_angie_page":false},"product_brand":[257],"product_cat":[430,413],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-1787","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-angenieux","product_cat-zooms","product_cat-cameras","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":1787,"es":1785},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1787"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1787"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1787"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfgrental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}