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Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic 56-152mm PL-Mount Zoom Lens

The Angenieux 56-152mm PL-Mount is a 56–152mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic 56-152mm PL-Mount Zoom Lens

Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic 56-152mm PL-Mount Zoom Lens

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Lens Overview — Angenieux 56-152mm PL-Mount

The Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic 56-152mm is a cinema zoom lens built for professional motion picture production. Designed around a PL Mount, it covers a Super 35 sensor format and offers a focal length range spanning 56mm to 152mm — a telephoto zoom that gives cinematographers meaningful reach without swapping glass mid-setup. The lens is categorized as anamorphic, making it suited for productions shooting in widescreen anamorphic formats on Super 35 cameras.

With a maximum aperture of f/2.8 maintained across the zoom range, it provides consistent exposure control throughout — a quality that matters when zooming during a shot or matching cuts. Focus operation is fully manual, which is standard practice on professional cinema sets where a dedicated focus puller handles critical focus decisions. The lens weighs 2.2kg, placing it in a range that is manageable on a properly balanced cinema rig.

No image stabilization is present, consistent with cinema production norms where stabilization is typically handled at the camera or rig level. There is no filter thread size listed in the specifications, so filtration would likely need to be addressed via a matte box solution. Overall, this is a telephoto anamorphic zoom lens built to PL Mount cinema standards for Super 35 productions.

Key Features — Angenieux 56-152mm PL-Mount

56-152mm Anamorphic Zoom: A telephoto zoom range that covers wide portrait to compressed telephoto perspectives without swapping lenses mid-production.

Constant T2.8 Aperture: Maximum aperture remains fixed at T2.8 across the full zoom range, ensuring consistent exposure when zooming during a shot.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.

Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, the dominant standard in professional cinema production.

Anamorphic Optics: Delivers the widescreen anamorphic look with characteristic lens character suited for large-format cinematic presentations.

Manual Focus Design: Fully manual focus operation built for cinema workflows where a dedicated focus puller controls critical focus decisions.

Lens Specifications — Angenieux 56-152mm PL-Mount

Angenieux 56-152mm PL-Mount full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography, Creative Effects
Lens TypeAnamorphic
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimeZoom
Focal Length56–152mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2.2kg

Description — Angenieux 56-152mm PL-Mount

The Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic 56-152mm is a professional cinema zoom lens mounted on the industry-standard PL Mount and designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format. Its focal length range runs from 56mm to 152mm, classifying it as a telephoto zoom that delivers reach and compression well-suited to narrative and documentary cinematography. The lens type is Anamorphic, making it appropriate for productions targeting widescreen anamorphic presentation.

A maximum aperture of f/2.8 is available across the zoom range, offering consistent exposure and depth-of-field control regardless of where you sit in the focal range. Focus is manual, which is the professional cinema standard, and there is no autofocus system present. No image stabilization is included in the optical design. The lens weighs 2.2kg, and no filter thread size is specified in the data, so filtration should be planned around a matte box system.

It is categorized under the Cinema / Video camera system and is a zoom-type lens within the Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic lineup.

Pros — Angenieux 56-152mm PL-Mount

  • ✓Consistent f/2.8 maximum aperture across the full 56–152mm zoom range enables stable exposure when zooming
  • ✓PL Mount compatibility integrates directly with professional cinema camera systems
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage aligns with the most widely used sensor standard in professional cinema production

Cons — Angenieux 56-152mm PL-Mount

  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld or moving shots
  • ✗No filter thread size specified in the data, meaning on-lens filtration options are unclear and a matte box may be required
  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus, which limits use cases in run-and-gun or single-operator scenarios

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Frequently Asked Questions — Angenieux 56-152mm PL-Mount

What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic 56-152mm uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. It is designed for the Cinema / Video camera system category.
What sensor size does this lens cover?+
The lens is designed to cover a Super 35 sensor format. This aligns it with the most common sensor size used in professional motion picture and high-end television production.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is f/2.8. This applies across the zoom range, giving cinematographers consistent light transmission from 56mm through 152mm.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No — the lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus capability. This is standard for cinema lenses, where focus is typically controlled by a dedicated focus puller on set.
Does this lens have image stabilization?+
No, the specifications list image stabilization as None. Stabilization for shots requiring it would need to be handled externally, such as through a gimbal or other rig-based solution.
How much does this lens weigh?+
The lens weighs 2.2kg. This is a meaningful consideration when selecting a support rig, head, and overall camera build for a production.

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