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Angenieux Optimo Style 10x Zoom 25-250mm T3.5 Lens

The Angenieux 25-250mm T3.5 is a 25–250mm f/3.5 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Angenieux Optimo Style 10x Zoom 25-250mm T3.5 Lens

Angenieux Optimo Style 10x Zoom 25-250mm T3.5 Lens

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Lens Overview — Angenieux 25-250mm T3.5

The Angenieux Optimo Style 25-250mm T3.5 is a manual-focus cinema zoom lens designed for Super 35 digital cinema cameras. Mounted via PL Mount, it offers a 10x zoom range spanning from 25mm to 250mm, making it a versatile tool for productions that need wide-angle coverage through long telephoto reach without changing lenses. The lens operates at a constant maximum aperture of T3.5 across its zoom range, providing consistent exposure as cinematographers move through focal lengths.

Built for the Super 35 format, it is purpose-engineered to cover S35 sensors, which remain the dominant sensor format in professional digital cinema workflows. At 7.3kg, this is a substantial piece of glass, which is expected for a lens of this zoom range and optical construction. Focus is entirely manual, aligning with professional cinema workflows where dedicated focus pullers operate the lens via follow focus systems.

The PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema mount, ensuring broad compatibility with professional cinema camera bodies. The Optimo Style series positions itself as an accessible entry point into the Angenieux Optimo family, delivering cinema-grade zoom capability for demanding productions.

Key Features — Angenieux 25-250mm T3.5

10x Zoom Range: Spans 25mm to 250mm in a single lens, covering wide-angle through long telephoto without a lens change on set.

Constant T3.5 Aperture: Maintains a fixed maximum aperture of T3.5 across the entire zoom range, ensuring consistent exposure throughout focal length adjustments.

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

Super 35 Coverage: Engineered to cover Super 35 sensors, the dominant format in professional digital cinema production.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring built for cinema workflows where a dedicated focus puller operates the lens via a follow focus system.

Angenieux Optimo Optics: Part of the Optimo family, delivering the optical rendering and color characteristics associated with Angenieux's professional cinema zoom line.

Lens Specifications — Angenieux 25-250mm T3.5

Angenieux 25-250mm T3.5 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesStudio, Documentary, Video / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimeZoom
Focal Length25–250mm
Maximum Aperturef/3.5
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight7.3kg

Description — Angenieux 25-250mm T3.5

The Angenieux Optimo Style 25-250mm T3.5 is a professional cinema zoom lens built around a PL Mount and designed specifically for Super 35 format digital cinema cameras. With a focal length range of 25mm to 250mm, it delivers a true 10x zoom ratio that spans wide-angle through long telephoto — a range that gives cinematographers and operators remarkable flexibility on set. The lens maintains a constant maximum aperture of T3.5 throughout the entire zoom range, ensuring that exposure remains consistent without the need for compensation as focal length changes.

Focus is manual only, which is the standard operating mode for cinema lenses used in professional productions with dedicated focus pullers and follow focus systems. Weighing in at 7.3kg, this lens is built to cinema production standards and requires appropriate support and rigging. There is no built-in image stabilization, so camera movement control depends on the operator's rig.

The PL Mount configuration makes it ready for the professional cinema camera ecosystem.

Pros — Angenieux 25-250mm T3.5

  • ✓Wide 10x zoom range from 25mm to 250mm (minFocalLength: 25, maxFocalLength: 250) covers a broad spectrum of shooting scenarios
  • ✓Constant T3.5 maximum aperture (maximumAperture: 3.5) maintains consistent exposure across the full zoom range
  • ✓PL Mount (mount.lens: PL Mount) ensures compatibility with the industry-standard cinema camera ecosystem

Cons — Angenieux 25-250mm T3.5

  • ✗At 7.3kg (weight: 7.3kg), this lens is heavy and will require robust support systems and rigging
  • ✗T3.5 maximum aperture (maximumAperture: 3.5) is relatively modest for low-light shooting compared to faster cinema primes
  • ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None) means handheld or gimbal use requires additional stabilization solutions

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Frequently Asked Questions — Angenieux 25-250mm T3.5

What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Angenieux Optimo Style 25-250mm T3.5 uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it broadly compatible with PL-mount cinema camera bodies across the industry.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
This lens is designed for the Super 35 format (lensFormat: Super 35). It is engineered to fully cover S35 sensors, which are common in professional digital cinema cameras.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only (autoFocus: false, focusType: Manual). This is standard for cinema lenses, which are typically operated by a dedicated focus puller using a follow focus system.
What is the zoom range of this lens?+
The lens covers a 25mm to 250mm focal length range (minFocalLength: 25, maxFocalLength: 250), representing a 10x zoom ratio. This makes it a highly versatile single-lens solution for productions requiring wide to telephoto coverage.
How heavy is this lens and what should I consider for rigging?+
The lens weighs 7.3kg (weight: 7.3kg), making it a substantial cinema zoom. Productions should plan for appropriate lens support, a robust follow focus or remote lens control system, and a suitably rated tripod or fluid head to handle the weight safely.
Does this lens have image stabilization?+
No, the Angenieux Optimo Style 25-250mm T3.5 does not include image stabilization (imageStabilization: None). Any stabilization for handheld or moving camera work will need to come from the camera body or an external stabilization rig.

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