Angenieux Optimo Prime 100mm T1.8 Lens
The Angenieux 100mm T1.8 is a 100mm f/1.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Angenieux Optimo Prime 100mm T1.8 Lens
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Lens Overview — Angenieux 100mm T1.8
Key Features — Angenieux 100mm T1.8
T1.8 Maximum Aperture: A wide T1.8 stop allows for strong subject separation and capable performance in lower-light shooting conditions.
100mm Telephoto Focal Length: Sits in telephoto territory, making it well-suited for portrait-style coverage, medium close-ups, and isolating subjects from their backgrounds.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera bodies from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Full-Frame Image Circle: Covers full-frame and larger-format sensors, eliminating vignetting concerns on full-frame cinema cameras.
Manual Focus Design: Built entirely for manual focus operation, giving cinematographers direct, tactile control suited to professional focus-pulling workflows.
Optimo Prime Series Matching: Shares unified color rendering and optical characteristics with other Optimo Prime focal lengths, ensuring consistency when cutting between lenses in post.
Lens Specifications — Angenieux 100mm T1.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1.9kg |
Description — Angenieux 100mm T1.8
The Angenieux Optimo Prime 100mm is a professional cinema prime lens built around a PL mount and designed to cover a full-frame image circle. With a maximum aperture of T1.8, it delivers strong light transmission and the ability to create meaningful subject-to-background separation at its 100mm telephoto focal length. This is a manual focus lens, built for cinematographers and focus pullers who require precise, deliberate control over focus in a production environment.
Classified as a telephoto focal length, it is well-positioned for close-up coverage, intimate character work, and medium close-up shots. The lens weighs 1.9kg, placing it firmly in the professional cinema weight class and suited to fully rigged camera systems. It carries no image stabilization, consistent with its design intent for controlled, supported production shooting.
The PL mount ensures compatibility across the professional cinema camera ecosystem, and the full-frame image circle means it can serve productions using larger format sensors without concern for coverage limitations.
Pros — Angenieux 100mm T1.8
- ✓Fast T1.8 maximum aperture enables strong subject separation and performance in lower-light shooting scenarios
- ✓PL mount provides compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema camera bodies
- ✓Full-frame image circle supports larger sensor formats without vignetting
Cons — Angenieux 100mm T1.8
- ✗No autofocus capability, requiring dedicated focus pullers in professional productions
- ✗1.9kg weight demands a properly rigged support system for handheld or gimbal use
- ✗No image stabilization, limiting flexibility in unsupported or run-and-gun shooting situations
Videos — Angenieux 100mm T1.8
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Frequently Asked Questions — Angenieux 100mm T1.8
What camera mount does the Angenieux Optimo Prime 100mm use?+
The lens uses a PL mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a broad range of cinema camera bodies that accept PL-mount optics.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
Yes, the Optimo Prime 100mm has a full-frame lens format, meaning it is designed to cover full-frame sensor sizes without vignetting.
Does the Angenieux Optimo Prime 100mm have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. It is designed for professional cinema use where focus is typically controlled by a dedicated focus puller.
How heavy is the Optimo Prime 100mm?+
The lens weighs 1.9kg. This is typical for a professional cinema prime lens and is best used with a proper lens support system or camera rig.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The Optimo Prime 100mm has a maximum aperture of T1.8, measured in T-stops as is standard for cinema lenses, allowing for strong light transmission in controlled shooting environments.
Does this lens include image stabilization?+
No, the Optimo Prime 100mm does not include image stabilization. It is intended for use in rigged cinema production setups where camera movement is controlled through mechanical support systems.