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Angenieux / Spherical Prime

Angénieux Optimo Prime

Large-format primes with a 46.3mm image circle and Angénieux IOP accessories for changing internal filters and iris behavior.

Representative lens illustration. Details simplified. Not to scale.

01 / The lens

Optical Profile

Lens type
Spherical Prime
Focal range
18–200mm
Max. aperture
T1.8 core; 18mm T2.0 / 200mm T2.2
Coverage
Super 35 / Full Frame

Large Format / Full Frame; 46.3mm image circle. Confirm coverage for the intended sensor mode.

Mounts
PL / LPL
Image circle
46.3 mm

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Rendering notes

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Use cases

  • Full-frame narrative prime packages
  • Controlled lens-look customization

Tradeoffs to test

  • IOP changes need preparation and matching tests.
  • The 200mm changes front diameter to 114mm and opens to T2.2.

02 / Before the shoot

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03 / Further reading

Sources

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04 / Other possibilities

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