Optimo Ultra 12x FF/VV, S35 & U35
The long-range cinema zoom reference redefined
The New Generation High End 12x Cine Zoom
Successor model to industry reference OPTIMO 24-290 & 28-340, the Optimo Ultra 12x is the ideal long-range zoom for high-end productions: feature films, TV series, live stage, commercials, music videos. The lens features a totally new optical & mechanical design, offering even better optical performance, and improved mechanical stability and serviceability.
Thanks to the IRO technology®, the lens can be configured in three different versions: S35 (Ø 31.1mm), U35 (Ø 34.6mm) and FF/VV (Ø 46.3mm) with dedicated sets of rear and rings.
Specifications
Zoom ratio12x
Focal Length36-435
ApertureT4.2
Close Focus1.52m / 5ft
Internal Focusyes
Image Circle Coverage46.3mm
Weight (approx.)12.75kg / 28.1lbs
Length523mm / 20.6in
Front Diameter162mm
Zoom ratio12x
Focal Length24-290
ApertureT2.8
Close Focus1.22m / 4ft
Internal FocusYes
Image Circle Coverage31.1mm
Weight (approx.)12.6 kg / 27.7lbs
Length472mm / 18.6in
Front Diameter162mm
Zoom ratio12x
Focal Length26-320
ApertureT3.1
Close Focus1.24m / 4ft 1in
Internal FocusYes
Image Circle Coverage34.6mm
Weight (approx.)12.75kg / 28.1lbs
Length481mm / 18.9in
Front Diameter162mm
Main Features
New Optical Design
- Completely new optical design to enable Full Frame Coverage
- Well controlled optical performances at each focal length and focus distance by having a good balance between contrast and resolution –appealing cinematic look
- Superb image quality from open aperture, considered as “variable primes”
- Low distortion
- No ramping, minimal breathing, very fast for 12x zoom ratios
- Efficient use of aspherical elements to minimize color fringing
- Very short MOD 1.22m/4’ in S35 – 1.24m/4’1’’ in Ultra S35 – 4’2″ in FF/VV
New Mechanical Design
- Completely newly designed mechanics vs. 24-290 & 28-340
- Improved mechanical stability, and serviceability.
- Weight reduction of moving components
- Reduce dust inhale by improving air flow and adding dust traps
- Precise and ergonomic focus ring with scale rotation of 321 degrees, the largest in the industry and over 70 focus marks.
- User changeable focus marking rings (focusing scales available in feet or metric)
- Mechanical components based on light-weight material with dedicated anti-abrasion coating
- Adapted to extreme shooting environments (passive athermalisation from -20°C to +40°C)
- PL mount lens. Compatible with LPL mount. Additional lens mounts to come
- Available accessories: carrying handle, front protective glass, Optimo extenders
- To use with ARRI FF4 & FF5 Follow-Focus, please use ARRI FF Gear 0.8 Module, 43 Tooth, 45mm K2.0020752
Multiple Image Format Design
Two packages available
- Zoom FF/VV (Optimo Ultra 12X FF/VV Only)
- ZoomS35 + U35 kit + FF/VV kit (Optimo Ultra 12X Full Pack)
Angular Field of View (for film 35mm : 22x16mm)
| FF/VV | S35 | U35 | |
| Focal Length | 36 mm / 435mm | 24mm / 290mm | 26mm / 320mm |
| Horizontal angular field of view | 32.7° / 2.9° | 48.2° / 4.4° | 43.7° / 4.0° |
| Object dimensions at MOD (mm) | 462×640 / 41×56 | 538×732 / 47×65 | 478×666 / 42×58 |
Angular Field of View (for film S35mm : 24.9×18.67mm)
| FF/VV | S35 | U35 | |
| Focal Length | 36 mm / 435mm | 24mm / 290mm | 26mm / 320mm |
| Horizontal angular field of view | 36.9° / 3.3° | 54.0° / 5.0° | 49.1° / 4.5° |
| Object dimensions at MOD (mm) | 541×728 / 48×63 | 632×860 / 55×73 | 560×760 / 49×65 |
