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Angenieux Optimo Ultra 12x and Fujinon Premista: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationAngenieux Optimo Ultra 12xFujinon Premista
OverviewA 12x cinema zoom with interchangeable rear optics. Its S35, U35 and FF/VV configurations each have a different focal range, maximum aperture and image circle.Three large-format PL zooms with a 46.3mm image circle: 19-45mm, 28-100mm and 80-250mm. The longest zoom ramps from T2.9 to T3.5 above 200mm.
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal range24-290mm (S35); 26-320mm (U35); 36-435mm (FF/VV)19-45mm, 28-100mm and 80-250mm
Max. apertureT2.8 (S35); T3.1 (U35); T4.2 (FF/VV)T2.9-T3.5
Coverage

Super 35 / Full Frame / VistaVision

Image circle by installed rear optics: S35: 31.1mm; U35: 34.6mm; FF/VV: 46.3mm. Changing format requires the matching IRO configuration; confirm the supplied configuration and sensor mode.

Super 35 / Full Frame

Fujifilm lists 36 x 24mm and 40.96 x 21.60mm sensor formats within the 46.3mm image circle. The 80-250mm is T2.9 through 200mm, reaching T3.5 at 250mm. Check the actual sensor mode.

MountsPLPL
Image circleNot established46.3 mm
Use cases
  • Commercial sets that need speed over frequent lens swaps
  • Vehicle work and fast schedule days
  • Documentary-style flexibility in premium environments
  • Large-format commercials
  • Fast-moving productions that still need full-frame coverage
  • Zoom-heavy builds where consistency matters more than overt character
Tradeoffs to test
  • Large and heavy compared with prime packages
  • Still not a substitute for highly specific character primes
  • Large-format zoom size and weight
  • Less personality than character-tuned prime families
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