Skip to product overview

Angenieux Optimo Prime 18mm T2

The Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet) is a 18mm f/2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Angenieux Optimo Prime 18mm T2

Angenieux Optimo Prime 18mm T2

Get notified when one lists.

We'll text or email you the moment a Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet) is listed on GearFocus.

Have a Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet) sitting in your bag?

You'd be the first listing for this model.
Serious buyers are already watching — list yours in minutes.

Sell your Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet) on GearFocus

Lens Overview — Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet)

The Angenieux Optimo Prime 18mm T2 is a wide-angle prime lens built for the demands of professional cinema production. Designed around a PL Mount interface, it integrates directly with the industry-standard camera ecosystem used across high-end film and broadcast productions. At 18mm, it sits firmly in wide-angle territory, making it a natural choice for expansive establishing shots, environmental storytelling, and immersive handheld work.

The lens operates at a maximum aperture of T2, providing solid light-gathering capability for controlled interior shooting and low-light scenarios where stopping down is not an option. Focus is fully manual, as expected in a professional cine context, giving focus pullers precise, repeatable control over critical focus pulls. The lens is designed for full-frame coverage, ensuring compatibility with the growing range of large-format digital cinema cameras without vignetting concerns.

Weighing 1.9kg, it carries the substantial but manageable heft typical of professional-grade cine glass. Image stabilization is not present, which is standard for a lens of this type intended for use on stabilized rigs or gimbals. The Optimo Prime 18mm T2 is a purpose-built tool for cinematographers who prioritize optical consistency and a wide-angle perspective in demanding production environments.

Key Features — Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet)

18mm Wide-Angle Prime: A fixed 18mm focal length suited for establishing shots, environmental storytelling, and immersive handheld cinematography.

T2 Maximum Aperture: Solid light-gathering performance for interior and low-light shooting without the need to stop down.

Full-Frame Image Circle: Covers full-frame and large-format digital cinema sensors without vignetting, future-proofing the lens across camera systems.

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

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring engineered for repeatable focus pulls in professional AC workflows.

Optimo Prime Optical Consistency: Part of Angenieux's Optimo Prime series, designed to deliver matched color rendition and contrast across the full set of focal lengths.

Lens Specifications — Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet)

Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet) full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length18mm
Maximum Aperturef/2
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight1.9kg

Description — Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet)

The Angenieux Optimo Prime 18mm T2 is a wide-angle prime cinema lens built for professional film and high-end video production. It features a PL Mount, the industry-standard cine mount, and is designed to cover a full-frame image circle, making it ready for large-format digital cinema cameras. The lens operates at a maximum aperture of T2, offering reliable light transmission for demanding shooting conditions.

Focus is manual, the preferred configuration for professional productions where focus pullers require full control. The lens is classified as a prime in the wide-angle focal length range, making it a strong candidate for wide environmental shots, architectural work, and immersive narrative filmmaking. Weighing 1.9kg, it is a substantial optic that balances professional build quality with practical on-set handling.

With no image stabilization, it is intended for use on stabilized support systems. The Optimo Prime 18mm T2 is a serious wide-angle tool for cinematographers working in the professional cinema space.

Pros — Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet)

  • ✓T2 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability for a wide-angle prime
  • ✓PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
  • ✓Full-frame image circle coverage supports large-format digital cinema cameras

Cons — Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet)

  • ✗At 1.9kg, the lens adds considerable weight to handheld or gimbal setups
  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring reliance on external stabilization solutions
  • ✗No filter thread size listed, which may complicate front-of-lens filtration planning

Reviews — Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet)

Videos — Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet)

DZOFilm Pictor 20-55mm Lens VS Angenieux Optimo DP 16-42mm VS Sigma 18-35mm: DZO Film Lenses Review — Film Jams

Resources & Downloads — Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet)

Manuals & Guides

Frequently Asked Questions — Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet)

What mount does the Angenieux Optimo Prime 18mm T2 use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount found on professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of high-end digital cinema platforms.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
Yes, the Angenieux Optimo Prime 18mm T2 is specified for full-frame coverage. This means it can be used with large-format cinema cameras without image circle limitations causing vignetting.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2. T-stop ratings measure actual light transmission, making them more precise than f-stop values for exposure consistency across a lens set.
Does the Angenieux Optimo Prime 18mm T2 have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. Manual focus is the standard configuration for professional cinema lenses, allowing focus pullers to execute precise, controlled focus movements.
How heavy is the Angenieux Optimo Prime 18mm T2?+
The lens weighs 1.9kg. This is an important consideration when planning handheld shooting, gimbal balance, or extended operating sessions.
Does this lens include image stabilization?+
No, image stabilization is listed as None. Cinema lenses of this type are designed for use with external stabilization systems such as gimbals, steadicams, or fluid head rigs.

Similar to Angenieux 18mm T2 Visualizing Lens (Feet)

Loading similar products...