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| Specification | Angénieux Optimo Prime | Canon FD, P+S Rehoused |
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| Overview | Large-format primes with a 46.3mm image circle and Angénieux IOP accessories for changing internal filters and iris behavior. | Canon FD stills optics rebuilt with P+S cam-drive focus mechanics. The program keeps the donor-lens identities, including separate standard, L and SSC variants. |
| Lens type | Spherical Prime | Spherical Prime |
| Focal range | 18–200mm | 14–200mm in the referenced program |
| Max. aperture | T1.8 core; 18mm T2.0 / 200mm T2.2 | T1.4–T3.2, by donor lens |
| Coverage | Super 35 / Full Frame Large Format / Full Frame; 46.3mm image circle. Confirm coverage for the intended sensor mode. | Super 35 / Full Frame Full Frame in the referenced P+S rehousing program. Confirm the named donor version. |
| Mounts | PL / LPL | PL / IMS interchangeable mounts |
| Image circle | 46.3 mm | Not established |
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