Truly compact and lightweight for its class, the Optimo Ultra Compact 37-102mm Zoom Lens from Angenieux provides optimal imaging for full-frame, VV sensor cameras. This successor to the original Optimo lightweight zooms offers the same classic Angenieux look with balanced contrast and resolution found with its 21-56mm Optimo Ultra Compact companion lens, the Optimo Ultra 12x zoom, and the Optimo primes.

This PL-mount, 2.7x zoom lens features a constant T2.9 maximum aperture, low distortion, and a minimum focus of 2' that enables extreme closeups. The lens has a Cooke /i data connector, user-switchable focus marks in feet/meters, and the ability to withstand temperatures ranging from -4 to 113°F. The Ultra Compact 37-102mm produces minimal breathing when racking focus and has a wide barrel rotation of 310° for precise focus pulls.

Covers Full-Frame Sensor Size    2.7x Zoom Ratio    PL Mount, T2.9 Aperture    2' Minimum Focus Distance    Lightweight yet Durable 5.7 lb Form    114mm Front Diameter    Appealing Cinematic Look Across Series    User-Changeable Feet/Meters Focus Marks    Cooke /i Metadata Connector    Interchangeable Rear Optics (IRO) Ready

Redesigned form provides full-frame, VistaVision coverage

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are there distortion maps stored via cooke/i? How good are they?

A: The Angenieux Optimo Ultra Compact 21-56mm Zoom Lens (Feet) (B&H# ANGOUC2156FT) features very low distortion, no ramping, minimal breathing, and outstanding center to edge performance. Through its external 4-pin LEMO connector for connecting to an external drive or a display unit it will also transfer metadata using the Cooke /i data protocol standard. Since it is not listed as utilizing the /i Cubed standard, however, it will not be providing distortion mapping data in particular.

Q: 2. Can I use with FX9?

A: Yes it will work. However, You would need to add a PL lens adapter to the FX9 to mount this lens.

Q: 3. Does this cap fit the EZ1 and 2 lenses?

A: Yes, the Angenieux 114mm Pro Cap is compatible with the Optimo Prime 200mm, and Angenieux EZ-1 and EZ-2.

Q: 4. Do these lenses have pin cushion distortion?

A: No the Angenieux EZ Zoom do not have pin cushion distortion

Q: 5. If using an Alexa lf at open gate, with one should we use? The U35 or the FF/VV?

A: You would need to use the FF because the image circle on the lens will not cover the sensor in open gate it is taller than normal s35.

Q: 6. Will this filter work on the Fujinon Cabrio 19-90 & 85-300 lens?

A: The Angenieux 111mm Clear Premium Filter for Select EZ Series Lenses will fit onto the Fujinon ZK19-90mm T2.9 Cabrio Lens. That lens has a 111mm filter thread. It will not fit onto the Fujinon ZK 85-300mm T2.9-4.0 Cabrio Lens. That lens does not have filter threads.

Q: 7. Will this lens work with Canon C200 outfitted with wooden camera PL mount or is it too deep?

A: Any PL mount camera can take this lens.

Q: 8. I imagine it doesn’t fit 4x5 filters. If not, what part does?

A: The Angenieux Hood with Cap for Type EZ Zoom Lenses does not fit 4x5 filters. Angenieux does not make lens hood that fits 4x5 filters.

Q: 9. What is the length of the lens?

A: The Angenieux Optimo Ultra Compact 21-56mm is anticipated to be at or around 235mm in length, though Angenieux has not officially confirmed the length.

Q: 10. Do you need to have lens support?. Thank you.

A: The PL mount is robust and meant to securely hold heavy lenses. This lens is not too heavy, only 4 lbs. However, I would not normally use this lens without support. The leverage created on the lens mount by the camera fighting the lens goes right to the lens mount, the most crucial adjustment on the camera. The mount and the lens are set to tolerances of plus minus 5 10,000 so you do not want strain that mount at all. If that adjustment is off, all your footage will be soft or the lens marks will be off as well. So if the camera and lens never move, you probably will be OK. But if you are moving, put a support under it.