Optimo Prime 28mm T1.8 Lens
The Angenieux 28mm T1.8 is a 28mm f/1.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Optimo Prime 28mm T1.8 Lens
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Lens Overview — Angenieux 28mm T1.8
Key Features — Angenieux 28mm T1.8
28mm Wide-Angle Prime: Fixed focal length offers a predictable wide-angle perspective well-suited to establishing shots, interiors, and environmental storytelling.
T1.8 Maximum Aperture: Fast aperture enables shooting in low-light conditions and provides meaningful depth-of-field control for narrative and commercial work.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle designed for Super 35 sensors, matching the most widely used format in professional cinema production.
Manual Focus Design: Engineered for dedicated focus pullers using a follow focus system, consistent with professional cinema workflow standards.
Optimo Prime Series Match: Part of Angenieux's Optimo Prime lineup, allowing cinematographers to build a matched set with consistent optical characteristics across focal lengths.
Lens Specifications — Angenieux 28mm T1.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| 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 28mm T1.8
The Angenieux Optimo Prime 28mm T1.8 is a professional cinema prime lens designed for Super 35 format production. Featuring a PL Mount, it integrates directly into industry-standard cinema camera systems. The T1.8 maximum aperture delivers strong light-gathering performance and allows cinematographers to work in challenging lighting conditions while maintaining control over depth of field.
At a fixed 28mm focal length, the lens sits in the wide-angle range — useful for interiors, environmental context shots, and dynamic handheld-style compositions. Focus operation is manual, consistent with professional cinema practice where a focus puller manages the lens via a dedicated follow focus system. The lens weighs 1.9 kg, a consideration when configuring a balanced camera package.
As part of the Angenieux Optimo Prime series, the 28mm is intended to work alongside other focal lengths in the lineup, sharing the same Super 35 coverage and PL Mount for seamless transitions between lenses on set without reconfiguring support equipment.
Pros — Angenieux 28mm T1.8
- ✓Fast T1.8 maximum aperture supports low-light shooting and shallow depth-of-field work
- ✓PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema cameras using the industry-standard mount
- ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the most common sensor size in professional cinema production
Cons — Angenieux 28mm T1.8
- ✗At 1.9 kg, the lens adds meaningful weight to a cinema rig, which may be a consideration for handheld or gimbal work
- ✗No image stabilization, so stable imagery depends entirely on the rig or support system
- ✗No filter thread size listed, which may complicate front-of-lens filtration planning
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Frequently Asked Questions — Angenieux 28mm T1.8
What camera mount does the Angenieux Optimo Prime 28mm use?+
The lens 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 the PL Mount.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Optimo Prime 28mm is designed for Super 35 format sensors. Cinematographers using cameras with larger sensor formats should verify coverage before use.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The lens has a maximum aperture of T1.8. T-stop values represent the actual measured light transmission, making them more precise for cinema exposure control than f-stop ratings.
Does the Optimo Prime 28mm have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. This is standard for cinema lenses, where focus is typically controlled by a dedicated focus puller using a follow focus system.
How heavy is the Angenieux Optimo Prime 28mm?+
The lens weighs 1.9 kg. This should be factored into overall camera package weight calculations, especially for handheld, gimbal, or drone configurations.
Is this lens suitable for a matched lens set?+
The Optimo Prime 28mm is part of the Angenieux Optimo Prime series, which is designed as a cohesive family of prime lenses sharing the Super 35 format coverage and PL Mount. Cinematographers building a matched set can pair it with other Optimo Prime focal lengths.