Angénieux introduced a prototype Optimo Ultra 12x 65 zoom lens at IBC last year. It was paired with an ALEXA 265. Focusing on the far end of the Amsterdam trade show floor, portraits had a unique look with smooth skin tones and a gentle focus fall-off. This 46 – 556 mm T5.6 zoom covers a 60 mm image circle Ø.
Christophe Remontet, Angénieux Cinema Optics Managing Director, explained: “The Optimo Ultra 12x 65 has a new optical design specifically developed and optimized for next-generation 65 Format cameras to deliver uncompromising performance. The rear IRO’s optical design enables it to cover the entire 60mm diagonal of ARRI ALEXA 265 and other 65mm format cameras with consistent contrast and resolution across the entire frame. The Optimo Ultra 12x 65 covers the full sensor—ensuring homogenous image quality—no matter the focus, focal range or T-stop.
“The Ultra 12x 65 is finely tuned, controlled and optimized to match Angénieux performance and specification tolerances—including centering and tracking. We ensured that the optical design avoids chromatic aberration, curvature, asymmetry and resolution deviation.
“The entire lens went through athermalization and ruggedization tests and is qualified to Angénieux standards of -20°C to +40°C.”
- Zoom Range: 46 – 556 mm. Aperture: T5.6
- Image Circle: Ø 60 mm coverage. Mount: LPL
- Length: 560 mm / 22.05 in. Weight: 12.8 kg / 28.2 lb
- Minimum Object Distance: 1.29 m / 4’3″
Prototype Optimo Ultra 12x 65 at IBC September 2025
“Reprinted” from FDTimes Issue 135
