The Angénieux OPTIMO ULTRA 12X65 was designed and optimized for the next generation of 65 format cameras. It features a massive 46-556mm focal range, a constant T5.6 aperture, and full 60mm image circle coverage.
The zoom is said to bring the signature Angénieux look to large-format applications, with smooth falloff and elegant skin rendering. The lens features a completely re-engineered optical and mechanical design that is claimed to deliver improved stability, serviceability, and image performance across the entire zoom range.
The Angénieux OPTIMO ULTRA 12X65 weighs in at 12.8kg / 28.2 lbs, and it is 56cm / 22.05″ long. The minimum focusing distance is 1.29m / 4′ 3″.
The lens exhibits arfocal behavior, minimal breathing, and consistent color reproduction. Its optical design is said to offer a consistent balance between contrast and resolution, delivering sharp yet natural images even wide open. The lens is also claimed to perform with remarkable uniformity across focal lengths and focus distances, minimizing aberrations, distortion, and color fringing.
I don’t have any information about pricing or availability, but it is bound to cost north of $100,000 USD.
