Angenieux Optimo Prime 75mm T1.8 Lens
The Angenieux 75mm T1.8 is a 75mm 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 75mm T1.8 Lens
Get notified when one lists.
We'll text or email you the moment a Angenieux 75mm T1.8 is listed on GearFocus.
Have a Angenieux 75mm T1.8 sitting in your bag?
You'd be the first listing for this model.
Serious buyers are already watching — list yours in minutes.
Lens Overview — Angenieux 75mm T1.8
Key Features — Angenieux 75mm T1.8
PL Mount Standard: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
T1.8 Maximum Aperture: Calibrated T-stop rating ensures accurate and consistent light transmission, essential for exposure matching across a lens set.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors, making it suitable for large-format cinema cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE.
75mm Focal Length: Standard portrait-range focal length well-suited to medium close-ups, interview setups, and narrative coverage work.
Manual Focus Design: Dedicated manual focus ring engineered for smooth, precise focus pulls with repeatable control across takes.
Optimo Prime Family: Part of Angenieux's matched Optimo Prime set, allowing cinematographers to mix focal lengths with consistent optical rendering and color across a production.
Lens Specifications — Angenieux 75mm T1.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 75mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1.7kg |
Description — Angenieux 75mm T1.8
The Angenieux Optimo Prime 75mm is a Full Frame cinema prime lens built on the PL Mount platform, designed specifically for the Cinema/Video camera system ecosystem. With a maximum aperture of T1.8, it offers solid light transmission for a full-frame prime, enabling cinematographers to work in lower-light conditions or achieve shallower depth of field when the scene demands it. The lens is classified as a Standard focal length prime at 75mm, making it a practical choice for a wide range of narrative setups including medium close-ups and coverage shots.
As a manual focus lens with no autofocus, it is built for deliberate, operator-controlled focus pulling — a hallmark of professional cinema production. The lens weighs 1.7kg, so thoughtful rig balancing is recommended. There is no image stabilization onboard, meaning external stabilization tools should be used for moving camera work.
The Optimo Prime 75mm T1.8 is a purposeful, specification-driven cinema prime intended for professional productions demanding full-frame coverage and PL Mount compatibility.
Pros — Angenieux 75mm T1.8
- ✓Fast T1.8 maximum aperture provides strong low-light performance for a full-frame cinema prime
- ✓Full-frame lens format ensures coverage for large-sensor cinema cameras using PL Mount
- ✓PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema lens mount, ensuring broad camera compatibility within the Cinema/Video ecosystem
Cons — Angenieux 75mm T1.8
- ✗No autofocus capability — manual focus only, which may limit use cases for documentary or fast-paced productions
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld or moving shots
- ✗At 1.7kg, the weight demands a well-balanced rig setup
Reviews — Angenieux 75mm T1.8
- First Look Through an Angenieux Optimo Prime
CineD · 2019-01-01 - Angenieux Optimo Primes First Look
Newsshooter · 2019-06-01 - It's Prime Time for Angenieux! Meet the New Optimo Cine Primes
No Film School · 2019-01-01 - The Most Popular Cinema Lenses: Zeiss, Canon, Cooke, Arri, Angénieux
In Depth Cine - The most Unique Lens I've ever used
Matti Haapoja
Videos — Angenieux 75mm T1.8
Angénieux Optimo Primes | Cine Lens Review & Test Footage — CVP
Frequently Asked Questions — Angenieux 75mm T1.8
What camera mount does the Angenieux Optimo Prime 75mm use?+
The Optimo Prime 75mm uses a PL Mount, the standard cinema lens mount used across a wide range of professional cinema cameras in the Cinema/Video camera system category.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
Yes, the Optimo Prime 75mm has a Full Frame lens format, meaning it is designed to provide coverage for full-frame cinema sensors without vignetting.
Does the Angenieux Optimo Prime 75mm T1.8 have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. It is designed for professional cinema productions where a dedicated focus puller operates the focus ring by hand.
How heavy is the Optimo Prime 75mm?+
The lens weighs 1.7kg. This should be factored into your rig balance and support system planning when building out a cinema camera setup.
Does this lens include image stabilization?+
No, the Optimo Prime 75mm does not include image stabilization. For stabilized shots, an external solution such as a gimbal or steadicam would be required.
What focal length range category does the 75mm fall into?+
The specifications classify it as a Standard focal length range lens. At 75mm on a full-frame sensor, it is well suited for medium shots and portrait-style framing in cinematic productions.