Angenieux Optimo Prime 50mm T1.8
The Angenieux 50mm T1.8 is a 50mm f/1.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Angenieux 50mm T1.8
Key Features — Angenieux 50mm T1.8
50mm Standard Focal Length: Delivers a natural, true-to-life perspective widely used across narrative, documentary, and commercial cinematography.
T1.8 Maximum Aperture: Strong light-gathering capability for low-light shooting and precise control over depth of field separation.
Full Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame and large-format cinema sensors, including cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF and RED MONSTRO.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and Panavision.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls in professional focus-puller workflows.
Optimo Prime Consistency: Matched color rendition and consistent front diameter across the Optimo Prime series for seamless lens changes on set.
Lens Specifications — Angenieux 50mm T1.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Documentary, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| 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 50mm T1.8
The Angenieux Optimo Prime 50mm T1.8 is a dedicated cinema prime built for professional productions demanding precise optical control and consistent performance. The 50mm focal length sits in the standard range, providing a natural perspective widely used across film genres. With a maximum aperture of T1.8, the lens delivers strong low-light performance and meaningful depth-of-field control — critical creative tools for cinematographers working in varied lighting conditions.
The lens is mounted via PL Mount, the go-to interface for professional cinema cameras, and covers a Full Frame image circle, making it suitable for large-format digital cinema sensors. At 1.9kg, this is a solidly built lens intended for rigged production environments. Manual focus operation ensures compatibility with professional focus-pulling techniques. The lens is categorized as a prime in the standard focal length range, making it a key piece within a cinema prime lens set for productions requiring consistent color, aperture, and mechanical characteristics across multiple focal lengths.
Pros — Angenieux 50mm T1.8
- ✓Maximum aperture of T1.8 provides strong light-gathering capability for low-light cinematography
- ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with the industry-standard professional cinema camera interface
- ✓Full Frame image circle supports large-format and full-frame cinema sensors
Cons — Angenieux 50mm T1.8
- ✗At 1.9kg, the lens adds significant weight to a camera rig, which may be a consideration for handheld or gimbal setups
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for moving shots
- ✗No filter thread listed, which may complicate use of screw-in filtration without additional accessories
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