Optimo

Ultra 12x

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.

Specifications

Image Format Coverage	FF/VV	S35	U35
Zoom Ratio	12x	12x	12x
Focal Length	36-435 mm	24-290 mm	26-320 mm
Aperture	T4.2	T2.8	T3.1
Minimum Objetc Distance	1.52 m / 5 ft	1.22 m / 4 ft	1.24 m / 4 ft 1 in
Internal Focus	Yes	Yes	Yes
Image Circle Coverage	46.3 mm	31.1 mm	34.6 mm
Length	523 mm / 20.6 in	472 mm / 18.6 in	481 mm / 18.9 in
Front Diameter	162 mm	162 mm	162 mm
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Angular FOV for film 35 mm : 22 x 16 mm
Focal Length	36 mm / 435 mm	24 mm / 290 mm	26 mm / 320 mm
Horizontal angular FOV	32.7° / 2.9°	48.2° / 4.4°	43.7° / 4.0°
Object dimension at MOD (mm)	462 x 640 / 41 x 56	538 x 732 / 47 x 65	478 x 666 / 42 x 58
Angular FOV for film S35 mm : 24 x 18.67 mm
Focal Length	36 mm / 435 mm	24 mm / 290 mm	26 mm / 320 mm
Horizontal angular FOV	36.9° / 3.3°	54.0° / 5.0°	49.1° / 4.5°
Object dimension at MOD (mm)	541 x 728 / 48 x 63	632 x 860 / 55 x 73	560 x 760 / 49 x 65
Weight	12.75kg / 28.1lbs	12.6kg / 27.7lbs	12.75kg / 28.1lbs

Main features

Thanks to the IRO technology the lens can be configured in three different versions: S35 (31.1mm), U35 (34.6mm) and FF/ VV (46.3mm) with dedicated sets of rear and rings.

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
To use with ARRI FF4 & FF5 Follow-Focus, please use ARRI FF Gear 0.8 Module, 43 Tooth, 45mm K2.0020752