Optimo
Ultra Compact
The worthy successors of the academy awarded Optimo 15-40 & 28-76
The second generation of Optimo lightweight lenses
The Optimo Ultra Compact lenses replace the famous academy awarded Optimo 15-40 and 28-76 lenses which have been the faithful companions of Directors of Photography for more than 15 years. Thanks to an innovative lens modular design (Interchangeable Rear Optics IRO technology™), both lenses allow the rear lens group to be exchanged between FF/VistaVision format (46.3mm image circle coverage) and U35mm (34.6mm image circle coverage).
This new generation of high-end lenses is fully designed for the FF/VV format. Lightweight and compact, these lenses are among the lightest on the market. Thought for users, these lenses are the perfect addition to the Angénieux high-end Full Frame collection which already included the Optimo Ultra 12X and the Optimo Prime Series.
Specifications
| Standard | Standard | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | |
| Image Format Coverage | FF/VV | U35 | FF/VV | U35 |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.7x | 2.7x | 2.7x | 2.7x |
| Focal Length | 37-102 mm | 28-76 mm | 21-56 mm | 16-42 mm |
| Aperture | T2.9 | T2.2 | T2.9 | T2.2 |
| Minimum Object Distance | 0.6 m / 2 ft | 0.6 m / 2 ft | 0.6 m / 2 ft | 0.6 m / 2 ft |
| Internal Focus | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image Circle Coverage | 46.3 mm | 34.6 mm | 46.3 mm | 34.6 mm |
| Length (Front to Mount) | 235 mm / 9 1/4 in | 235 mm / 9 1/4 in | 247 mm / 9 23/32 in | 247 mm / 9 23/32 in |
| Front Diameter | 114 mm | 114 mm | 114 mm | 114 mm |
| Iris Full Closure | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Metadata | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Horizontal Angular FOV | 57.3° / 22.7° | 57.3° / 22.7° | 87.5° / 40.2° | 87.5° / 40.2° |
| Object Dimensions at MOD (mm) | 449 x 237 / 159 x 84 | 447 x 224 / 160 x 84 | 688 x 353 / 260 x 140 | 688 x 353 / 260 x 140 |
| Iris Scales | 2 opposite scales | 2 opposite scales | 2 opposite scales | 2 opposite scales |
| Angular FOV (for Full Frame) | 40.96 mm x 21.6 mm | 30.7 mm x 15.8 mm | 40.96 mm x 21.6 mm | 30.7 mm x 15.8 mm |
| Angular rotation of Iris ring | 71.4° | 71.4° | 71.4° | 71.4° |
| Angular rotation of zoom ring | 150° | 150° | 150° | 150° |
| Angular rotation of focus ring | 310° | 310° | 310° | 310° |
| Weight | 2.5kg / 5.51 lbs | 2.5kg / 5.51 lbs | 2.6kg / 5.7 lbs | 2.6kg / 5.7 lbs |
Main features
The Optimo Ultra Compact lenses will seduce by their ergonomics, their Optimo optical quality including the Angénieux look and their high-precision mechanics. 
New Optical design
- Completely new optical design to enable Full Frame Coverage
- Superb image quality from T2,9 (in FF/VV) open aperture
- Well controlled optical performances at each focal length and focus distance by having a good balance between contrast and resolution. Appealing cinematic look.
- Perfect homogeneity of color, contrast and resolution. Low distortion.
- No ramping, minimal breathing, very fast for 2.7x zoom ratios
- Close focus of 2ft / 0.6m enables extreme close-up shots
- Internal focus, internal zoom, constant lens volume
New mechanical design
- Completely newly designed mechanics vs. Optimo 15-40 & 28-76
- Compact (235mm) and very lightweight (2,6kg / 6lbs)
- Precise and rugged travelling of the zoom and focus groups using Angenieux classic rod mechanical guiding system
- Precise and ergonomic focus ring with scale rotation of 310°, user-optimized marking design
- User changeable focus marking rings (focusing scales available in feet or metric)
- Adapted to extreme shooting environments (passive athermalization from -20°C to +45°C)
- Available in PL mount
- Front protective glass (as an accessory)
- Zoom and Focus gear drive 126 teeth, pitch 32
Multiple Image Format
- IRO Technology
- Two versions: Optimo Ultra Compact FF/VV + U35 Only and Optimo Ultra Compact Full Pack (FF + U35)
- Cooke Metadata: External connector for metadata transfer to an external drive or a display unit
For information about accessories, please download the brochure
Shot with Optimo Ultra Compact
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Air
Direction: Ben Affleck
Cinematography: Robert Richardson -
Flo
Direction: Géraldine Danon
Cinematography: Pierre Milon -
Special Ops : Lioness
Creation: Taylor Sheridan
Cinematography: Nicole Hirsch Whitaker, Niels Alpert, Paul Cameron, John Conroy , Nicolas Karakatsanis, Eric Koretz -
Squid Game
Creation: Hwang Dong-hyuk
Cinematography: Lee Hyung-deok -
Ma part de Gaulois
Direction: Malik Chibane
Cinematography: Lubomir Bakchev, Fabrice Sébille
Angenieux,
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for the expression of emotions
Angénieux is proud to support cinematographers around the world in achieving their creative vision.
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