The new Optimo Zooms are a modern solution for modern filmmakers.
Angénieux is a lens company that has been around for ages, but unless you’re a regular on set, you may not know the brand. Famous for its zoom lenses, Angénieux also has a line of primes, a set of which were used in the recent production of The Whale. Check out our interview with the film’s DP, Matthew Libatique, to learn more about why he chose those primes.
But Angénieux isn’t done innovating and has recently announced the full pack of full-frame cinema-grade zoom lenses with an optional easy-to-install mount for filming in Open Gate image capture. The new Angénieux Optimo Ultra Compact 37-102mm and 21-56mm Full Frame lenses were introduced at Camerimage 2022.
Let’s see what this old guard is bringing to modern productions. But first…
Author: James DeRuvo
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
