Angenieux Optimo 28-76mm
The Angenieux 28-76mm Lightweight is a 28–76mm f/2.6 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 28-76mm Lightweight
Key Features — Angenieux 28-76mm Lightweight
28-76mm Focal Range: Covers wide establishing shots through mid-range compositions in a single lens, reducing the need for lens changes on set.
T2.6 Maximum Aperture: Consistent T2.6 across the zoom range provides reliable light transmission for shooting in varied or controlled lighting conditions.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, directly compatible with the most widely used format in cinema production.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring built for repeatable, precise focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller in a cinema workflow.
Compact Cinema Zoom Weight: Relatively compact weight for a cinema zoom, making it manageable on handheld rigs, gimbals, and shoulder-mount configurations.
Lens Specifications — Angenieux 28-76mm Lightweight
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Documentary, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 28–76mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.6 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1.9kg |
Description — Angenieux 28-76mm Lightweight
The Angenieux Optimo 28-76mm is a wide-angle zoom lens engineered for the demands of professional cinema and video production. It spans a focal length range of 28mm to 76mm, giving cinematographers flexibility across wide and mid-range compositions without the need to swap glass. The lens is built around the Super 35 format, ensuring coverage for the sensor size that remains the benchmark in cinema camera systems.
Fitted with a PL mount as standard, it slots directly into the ecosystem of professional cinema cameras that rely on this industry-standard interface. The maximum aperture of T2.6 delivers dependable light transmission for a zoom lens, making it a practical choice across varied shooting conditions. Weighing in at 1.9kg, it balances the demands of a high-performance cinema zoom with the practical needs of operators working across different rig setups.
Focus is manual only, consistent with cinema production workflows where precise, independent focus control is the standard. The lens carries no image stabilization, making external stabilization solutions necessary for dynamic shooting scenarios.
Pros — Angenieux 28-76mm Lightweight
- ✓Wide-angle zoom range from 28mm to 76mm covers a broad spectrum of shots in a single lens
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.6 provides strong light transmission for a zoom lens in this category
- ✓PL mount is the professional cinema standard, ensuring broad camera compatibility
Cons — Angenieux 28-76mm Lightweight
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring stable rigging or gimbal support for smooth handheld work
- ✗No autofocus, which rules out solo-operator run-and-gun scenarios where manual pulling isn't practical
- ✗No filter thread size specified, which may require additional research before purchasing matte box or filter solutions
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Frequently Asked Questions — Angenieux 28-76mm Lightweight
What mount does the Angenieux Optimo 28-76mm use?+
The lens comes fitted with a PL mount as standard, which is the dominant mount used across professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with the wide range of cinema cameras that accept PL mount lenses.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Optimo 28-76mm is designed for the Super 35 format, which is the most commonly used sensor size in cinema production. It is not specified for coverage beyond Super 35.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The lens has a maximum aperture of T2.6. This is a T-stop rating, which measures actual light transmission through the lens, making it a reliable figure for cinematographers calculating exposure.
How heavy is the Angenieux Optimo 28-76mm?+
The lens weighs 1.9kg. This is worth factoring in when planning rig configurations, particularly for handheld or gimbal setups where weight distribution is a practical concern.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, the Optimo 28-76mm is a manual focus lens only. This is standard for cinema lenses, where focus is typically controlled by a dedicated focus puller using the lens's focus ring.
Does the lens have image stabilization?+
No, the lens does not include image stabilization. Cinematographers relying on this lens for handheld or moving shots will need to account for stabilization at the rig or camera level.