ANGENIEUX OPTIMO 56-152mm A-2S metric

ANGENIEUX OPTIMO 56-152mm A-2S , PL zoom lens in metric scale

The Angénieux Optimo Anamorphic 56-152mm A2S is a compact and lightweight 2x anamorphic zoom lens designed for high-end cinematography. Below are its key technical specifications:

 Key Specifications

• Focal Length: 56–152mm

• Zoom Ratio: 2.7x

• Aperture: f/3.6 – T4

• Close Focus: 0.63m (2’1″)

• Internal Focus: Yes

• Image Coverage: 28.8mm diagonal (4-perf. scope+)

• Weight: 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs)

• Length: 210mm

• Front Diameter: 114mm

• Lens Mount: ARRI PL (interchangeable with PV Panavision and EF mounts by a professional technician)

• Focus Ring Rotation: 320° with over 50 witness marks

• Zoom Ring Rotation: 170°

• Iris Ring Rotation: 90°

• Filter Thread: No

• Temperature Range: -20°C to +45°C

• Anamorphic Squeeze: 2x horizontal

• Field of View (35mm 4-perf.): Horizontal: 42.8° to 16.4°, Vertical: 18.7° to 7.1°

Design & Performance Highlights

• Optical Design: Combines spherical and cylindrical elements in the same group, achieving exceptional sharpness and low distortion across the zoom range.

• Aperture Consistency: Maintains a constant T4 aperture throughout the zoom range, ensuring consistent exposure.

• Minimal Breathing: Designed to minimize focus breathing, making it suitable for rack focusing.

• Compact & Lightweight: At 2.2 kg, it’s one of the lightest and most compact anamorphic zoom lenses available.

• Compatibility: Compatible with the Angénieux Servo Unit (ASU) for remote control applications.

The Optimo Anamorphic 56-152mm A2S has been used in various high-profile productions, including:

• The Great Wall

• Star Trek: Beyond

• A Star Is Born

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

• Child 44

• Sultan

• The Nice Guys