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Angenieux Optimo Prime 24mm T1.8 Lens

The Angenieux 24mm T1.8 is a 24mm 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 24mm T1.8 Lens

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Lens Overview — Angenieux 24mm T1.8

The Angenieux Optimo Prime 24mm is a wide-angle cinema lens built for the PL Mount and designed around a full-frame image circle. With a maximum aperture of T1.8, it sits firmly in the high-speed category, making it a practical choice for cinematographers working in demanding low-light conditions or those chasing a shallow depth of field on wider focal lengths. The lens is manual focus only, which is standard practice in professional cinema workflows where focus pullers operate dedicated follow-focus systems.

Weighing in at 1,700g, it carries a solid, professional-grade build appropriate for a lens at this tier. The 24mm focal length positions it squarely in wide-angle territory, useful for establishing shots, environmental storytelling, and interior scenes where space is limited. It is classified as a prime lens within a dedicated cinema lens lineup, meaning the optical design is optimized for a single focal length rather than covering a zoom range.

The lens operates on the Cinema/Video camera system category and carries no image stabilization, consistent with cinema-standard practice where stabilization is handled externally. Overall, this is a well-specified wide-angle prime for serious narrative and documentary filmmakers.

Key Features — Angenieux 24mm T1.8

24mm Wide-Angle Prime: A dedicated 24mm focal length optimized for environmental storytelling, interior scenes, and establishing shots.

T1.8 Maximum Aperture: High-speed T1.8 aperture allows shooting in low-light conditions while enabling shallow depth of field on a wide focal length.

Full-Frame Image Circle: Covers full-frame and large-format cinema sensors, including cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE.

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

Manual Focus Design: Smooth focus ring engineered for precise, repeatable focus pulls when used with professional follow-focus systems.

Optimo Prime Lineage: Part of Angenieux's dedicated cinema prime series, with an optical formula purpose-built for a single focal length rather than shared across a zoom range.

Lens Specifications — Angenieux 24mm T1.8

Angenieux 24mm T1.8 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length24mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.8
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight1700g

Description — Angenieux 24mm T1.8

The Angenieux Optimo Prime 24mm is a prime cinema lens built for professional motion picture production. Mounted via the industry-standard PL Mount, it is designed to cover a full-frame image circle, making it compatible with today's large-format cinema sensors. The lens delivers a maximum aperture of T1.8, placing it in the high-speed category and giving cinematographers significant latitude in low-light environments and depth-of-field control.

At a fixed 24mm focal length, it falls in the wide-angle range — a focal length frequently used for environmental context, interior scenes, and dynamic handheld work. The lens weighs 1,700g, reflecting its robust cinema-grade construction. Focus is entirely manual, in line with professional cinema practice where follow-focus systems and dedicated focus pullers are the norm.

There is no image stabilization, which is standard for cinema primes intended for use on stabilized rigs or motion-controlled setups. Classified as a Cine type lens within the Cinema/Video camera system category, the Optimo Prime 24mm is purpose-built for the demands of high-end film and commercial production.

Pros — Angenieux 24mm T1.8

  • ✓Fast T1.8 maximum aperture enables shooting in challenging low-light conditions
  • ✓Full-frame coverage makes it compatible with large-format and full-frame cinema sensors
  • ✓PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema mount, ensuring broad camera compatibility

Cons — Angenieux 24mm T1.8

  • ✗At 1,700g, the lens is heavy and may add significant load to handheld or gimbal rigs
  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions
  • ✗No autofocus capability, which limits use cases outside traditional cinema workflows

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Frequently Asked Questions — Angenieux 24mm T1.8

What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Angenieux Optimo Prime 24mm uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of cinema camera bodies that accept PL-mount lenses.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
Yes, the lens format is specified as Full Frame, meaning it is designed to cover full-frame cinema sensors without vignetting. This makes it suitable for use on full-frame and large-format cinema cameras with PL mounts.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T1.8, measured in T-stops as is standard for cinema lenses. This represents a high-speed aperture well-suited for low-light cinematography and achieving shallow depth of field.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The lens is manual focus only with no autofocus capability, and image stabilization is listed as None. This is consistent with professional cinema lens standards where focus is controlled manually by a dedicated focus puller.
How much does this lens weigh?+
The Angenieux Optimo Prime 24mm weighs 1,700g. This is an important consideration when planning handheld rigs, gimbal configurations, or extended shoulder-mount shooting.
Is this a zoom or prime lens?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 24mm. It is categorized as a wide-angle lens and is part of a dedicated cinema prime lens lineup rather than a zoom series.

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