Angenieux Optimo Prime 135mm T1.8 Lens
The Angenieux 135mm T1.8 is a 135mm 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 135mm T1.8 Lens
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Lens Overview — Angenieux 135mm T1.8
Key Features — Angenieux 135mm T1.8
135mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed focal length in telephoto territory, well suited to portraiture, subject isolation, and compressed background rendering.
T1.8 Maximum Aperture: Wide maximum aperture allows shooting in lower light conditions and achieves shallow depth of field at this focal length.
Full Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full frame sensors, ensuring compatibility with high-end cinema cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount provides direct compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and Sony.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring is built for repeatable focus pulls and integrates naturally into dedicated cinema focus pulling workflows.
95mm Filter Thread: Standardized filter thread size shared across the Optimo Prime range, allowing matte boxes and filters to be used interchangeably between lenses on set.
Lens Specifications — Angenieux 135mm T1.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Angenieux 135mm T1.8
The Angenieux Optimo Prime 135mm is a prime cinema lens designed for full frame coverage and professional motion picture use. It features a PL Mount and a maximum aperture of T1.8, making it a capable option for telephoto work in controlled or low-light environments. The lens is manual focus only with no autofocus and no image stabilization, conforming to the expectations of dedicated cinema production workflows where a focus puller manages focus throughout a shot.
Weighing 1.9kg, it is a substantial lens suited to professional cinema rigs. The 95mm filter thread standardizes accessory use, allowing cinematographers to share filters and matte boxes across compatible lenses in the Optimo Prime line without needing to swap hardware configurations. At 135mm in the telephoto range, this lens is well positioned for portrait-style framing, subject isolation, and compressed perspective work in both narrative and commercial production contexts.
Pros — Angenieux 135mm T1.8
- ✓Maximum aperture of T1.8 allows for low-light shooting and shallow depth of field at 135mm
- ✓Full frame lens format ensures compatibility with full frame cinema camera systems
- ✓PL Mount is a widely adopted standard in professional cinema production
Cons — Angenieux 135mm T1.8
- ✗No autofocus — manual focus only, requiring a dedicated focus puller on set
- ✗No image stabilization, which may be a consideration for handheld or gimbal operators
- ✗At 1.9kg, the lens adds significant weight to a camera rig
Videos — Angenieux 135mm T1.8
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Frequently Asked Questions — Angenieux 135mm T1.8
What camera mount does the Angenieux Optimo Prime 135mm use?+
This lens is fitted with a PL Mount, which is the standard interface used across many professional cinema camera systems. It is not compatible with other mount types without an adapter.
Does this lens cover full frame sensors?+
Yes, the Optimo Prime 135mm has a full frame lens format, meaning it is designed to cover full frame cinema sensors without vignetting.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The lens has a maximum aperture of T1.8. This is a T-stop rating, which is the light transmission measurement standard used in cinema lenses.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The Optimo Prime 135mm is a manual focus lens only, with no autofocus capability and no image stabilization. It is designed for traditional cinema production workflows.
What filter thread size does the Optimo Prime 135mm use?+
The lens has a 95mm filter thread size, which is consistent across the Optimo Prime range and allows for straightforward filter and matte box compatibility between lenses in the series.
How heavy is the Angenieux Optimo Prime 135mm?+
The lens weighs 1.9kg. This is worth factoring into your rig build, particularly for handheld or gimbal configurations where weight balance is critical.