Angenieux OPTIMO PRIME User manual

User manual
OPTIMO PRIME

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forbidden.
Before using the products described in this manual, be sure to read and understand all respective instructions. This instruction
manual applies to all Optimo Prime lenses.
Miscellaneous

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Congratulations on the purchase of Angénieux Optimo Prime lenses. After 50 years almost fully dedicated to high-end zoom lens design and
production, Angénieux chose the Cannes Film Festival to announce a complete set of high-end Full Frame Prime lenses –the Optimo Prime
series, in partnership with Band Pro Film & Digital, Inc and Jebsen Industrial Technology Co LTD.
The Optimo Prime series of 12 lenses provides full frame 46.3mm image circle coverage with a consistent 1.8 T-stop for most of the lenses. To
match with the legacy Optimo zooms, all Optimo Primes have identical colorimetry. Available with PL mount the Optimo Primes are the perfect
companion for your digital camera. They can also be configured with LPL mount as an option.
IMPORTANT: Please be aware that Optimo Prime lenses won’t fit on a camera with a reflex view finder.
All lenses support Cooke/i and are ARRI LDS2 ready; and offer a common gear size and position for all lenses in the 12-lens set.
The Optimo Prime series is composed of a total of 12 focal lengths with 18mm, 21mm, 24mm, 28mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 75mm,
100mm, 135mm and 200mm.
Last but not least we allow you to go further than the standard Optimo Prime configuration to serve your creativity by using our unique
Integrated Optical Palette (IOP) technology. This includes three methods to achieve your own personalized look with iris blade unit for different
bokeh (including anamorphic effect), internal optical element and rear optical filter.
This user manual describes the different configurations and uses of your Optimo Prime series. If you need additional information don’t hesitate
to contact us at angenieuxserv[email protected]. Additional product documentation is available on the Angénieux website at the service
and support page: https://www.angenieux.com/service-and-support/.
Foreword

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SLIVER SET
F21, F28, F40
F50, F75, F135
GOLD SET
Silver Set
+
F18, F32, F100
Infinite possibilities with IOP (Integrated Optical Palette) technology
PLATINIUM SET
Gold Set
+
F24, F60, F200
IOP Inner filter (afocal area)
Diffusion, vintage look, flares…
IOP Rear filter
Diffusion, vintage look, …
IOP Iris sub assembly
Various blade options
IOP Tooling set
To access to all inner IOP parts

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0 - Safety information ............................................................................................................................................................................................2
1 - What’s in the box?............................................................................................................................................................................................2
2 - Technical information.......................................................................................................................................................................................2
3 - General view and installation............................................................................................................................................................................2
4 - Spare parts and optional accessories...............................................................................................................................................................2
5 - Mechanical camera compatibility......................................................................................................................................................................2
6 - Electronics specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................2
7 - Ajustements .....................................................................................................................................................................................................2
8 - Maintenance recommendations........................................................................................................................................................................2
9 - Outline drawings ..............................................................................................................................................................................................2
10 –Engraving distances detail.............................................................................................................................................................................2
Contents

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CAUTION
Always follow these guidelines to ensure against injury to yourself or others and damage to the system or other objects.
This safety information comes in addition to the product specific operating instructions in general and must be strictly
observed for safety reasons.
Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before you operate or install the lens.
Do not use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by Angénieux, as they may cause hazards and invalidate
the warranty.
Do not attempt to repair any part of the system! Repairs must only be carried out by authorized Angénieux Service Centers.
WARNINGS
Handle any lens with care.
Do not expose lens to water or moisture.
Do not subject the lens to severe shocks.
Never insert objects of any kind into any part of the lens if these are not clearly qualified for the task in the manual.
Do not remove any paint marked screws.
Changing camera lenses should be done in a dry and dust-free environment. If this is not possible, take extra care that no
dust enters the camera while the lens is off.
Keep the protective caps on the lens when not set on camera or not in operation.
Follow the cleaning instructions in this manual to avoid damage of the lens.
Do not look at high intensity light directly through any lens.
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STORAGE CONDITIONS
Store any lens in a dry place where the temperature does not exceed –40°C and +70°C (- 40°F and + 158°F).
Do not store the lens in places where it may be subject to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, high humidity, severe
vibration, or strong magnetic fields.
Condensation: When moving the lens from a cold to a warm location or when the lens is used in a damp environment,
condensation may appear on glass surfaces and on internal or external electrical connections. Operating the lenses while
condensation is present may result in damage to the equipment. Condensation on the optical components may have a visible
effect on the output images. To prevent condensation, store the lens in a dry area. If the lens is in a humid area, dry it and
store it a plastic bag with desiccant before using it. After moving the lens from cold to warm and humid environment, wait for
some time for the lens to warm up to the ambient temperature to avoid condensation.
TEMPERATURE OF OPERATION
Any lens is designed to be used between - 20°C and + 45°C (- 4°F and + 113°F).
The opto-mechanical design is passively athermalized. It allows Optimo Primes to prevent from a back focus shift with
temperature changes.
RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENT
Optimo Prime series is free of chemical substances covered by European Regulation REACH in excess of the thresholds set
out. Follow the guidance sets up by your local authority for recycling the Optimo Prime lenses.
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1 - What’s in the box?
In case you require any assistance or noticed a missing or broken item please
contact our service team at: angenieux[email protected]sgroup.com
Optimo Prime equipped
with front and rear caps
Extra barrel and filter for use on S35 camera
Only included with F50, F60, F75,
F100, F135, F200 (see section 5)
Product information and
QR code link to access
to the user manual
Box
Set of 9x color shims for back focus
adjustment (see section7)

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2 - Technical information
Focal length
18 mm
21 mm
24 mm
28 mm
32 mm
40 mm
50 mm
60 mm
75 mm
100 mm
135 mm
200 mm
T-Stop at full
aperture
2
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
2.2
Minimum Object
Distance (MOD)1
1'2"
1'2"
1'2"
1'2"
1'2"
1'2"
1'4"
1'8"
2'
2'4’’
3'3"
4'
Horizontal angular
FOV2
97.0°
87.8°
81.3°
72.5°
65.3°
54.3°
44.3°
37.3°
30.1°
22.9°
17.0°
11.5°
Vertical angular FOV2
65.0°
57.0°
51.4°
44.7°
39.5°
32.0°
25.7°
21.5°
17.3°
13.0°
9.6°
6.5°
Front diameter (mm)
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
114
Length (mm)
From front to PL mount
159
140
128
128
128
128
128
128
128
128
140
190
Weight
(kg)
(Lbs)
1.9
4.18
1.8
3.96
1.7
3.75
1.7
3.75
1.7
3.75
1.7
3.75
1.7
3.75
1.7
3.75
1.7
3.75
1.8
3.96
2.0
4.40
2.3
5.07
Common features
PL mount
Image coverage 46.3 mm (covers RED Monstro, Sony Venice, Alexa LF cameras)
Focus: Internal focus, Feet and Metric scales available on the same ring, two opposing non-linear focus scales, 320° focus ring angular
rotation (end stop to end stop), focus drive gear 132 teeth 0.8 metric module, possibility to go “beyond” infinity and close focus
Iris: 9 blades diaphragm, two opposing linear T-Stop scales, 75° iris ring angular rotation, iris drive gear 132 teeth 0.8 metric module
Metadata interface: available through external Lemo connector and connector on PL mount. Cooke/i compatible and ARRI LDS2 ready
Accessories: LPL mount, IOP internal filters, IOP iris, IOP rear filter, IOP tool kit
1 : from image plane
2 : H40.50mm x V22.40mm sensor

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For a standard installation on camera please proceed as below:
- Remove the rear cap (7) and make sure the rear filter (8) is clean. If not, please refer to maintenance section 8
- Make sure the Optimo Prime PL mount (12) and camera mount are perfectly clean
- Mount the Optimo Prime on the camera mount with electronic pins in the correct orientation. Lock the camera mount
- Remove the front cap (0) and make sure the front element (2) is clean. If not, please refer to maintenance section 8
- While using motors, to prevent damaging the lens mechanisms make sure the motors are calibrated properly before operating them
CAUTION: there are three front cap types. Type1 for F18-F21-F28-F135, type2 for F24-F32-F40-F50-F60-F75-F100 and type3 for F200.
CAUTION: for the short focal length up to F28 included, the front engraved ring has an opening. To prevent the cap falling from the lens, make
sure the cap is with its correct orientation so it clamps perfectly on the ring (spring button on the top of the lens towards the largest edge)
3 - General view and installation
2 - Front element
0 - Front cap
3 - Font engraved ring
1 - Front ring
4 - Engraved focus ring
Swappable feet ◄►meter
(see more in section 7)
5 - Focus gear ring
6 - Focus ring screws (x7)
7 - Rear cap
13 - Serial number ring
12 - PL mount
14 - Iris ring
8 - Rear Filter (Standard or FF)
9 - Rear barrel (Standard or FF)
10 - Retainer 16 - LEMO connector
15 - LEMO connector holder
11 - Connector for metadata
17 - LEMO connector nut

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In case you need additional spare parts, please contact your local reseller or our service team at: angenieuxserv[email protected]m.
SPARE PARTS COMPATIBLE WITH ALL OPTIMO PRIMES
(0) - Front cap
400004368 (F18-F21-F28-F135)
400004365 (F24-F32-F40-F50-F60-F75-F100)
0311819 (F200)
(7) –PL mount cap
400002699
(5) - Focus gear ring
400001178
(15) - LEMO connector holder / (16) - LEMO connector / (17) LEMO connector nut
400002395 / 400006553 / 400006551
(13) - Serial number ring
400001891 (serial number to be provided)
(11) –Connector for metadata
400006939
(8) - Rear filter
400004561 (Standard)/ 400004564 (FF)
(12) - PL mount
400004529
Flange shim set of 9 shims (see size detail in section 7)
6067356AA
Screws for front ring - only for F18, F21, F24, F28 (x8)
33-000044
Screws for front engraved ring
33-000072
(6) - Screws for focus ring (x7)
33-000042
Screws for PL mount (x8)
400001786
Screws for LEMO connector holder (x4 with threadlock)
33-000041
Screws for Electronic camera interface
33-000061
Special rear filter for projection control (see section 7 - LENS CONTROL IN PROJECTION)
66066496AA (additional rear barrel may be purchased 400005545)
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES COMPATIBLE WITH ALL OPTIMO PRIMES
Lemo to USB cable for computer electronic settings
0318006
Electronic setting software to be downloaded
https://www.angenieux.com/service-and-support/
LPL mount
Ask your local reseller or Angénieux service team
IOP tooling set
66067558AA
IOP inner filter / iris / rear filter
Ask your local reseller or Angénieux service team
SPECIFIC SPARE PARTS
F18
F21
F24
F28
F32
F40
F50
F60
F75
F100
F135
F200
(1) - Font ring
400005236
400005165
400006623
400005012
400004602
400002944
400003584
400003584
400003584
400004816
400002685
-
(3) - Front engraved ring
400004912
400003741
400006622
400003498
400004579
400001887
400003490
400005039
400004624
400002521
400002487
400006287
(4) –Engraved focus ring
66067995AA
66067995AA
66067995AA
66067996AA
66067995AA
66067995AA
66067997AA
66067995AA
66067998AA
66067995AA
66067996AA
66067996AA
(14) - Iris ring
400006041
400005066
400005066
400005066
400005066
400005066
400005066
400005066
400005066
400005066
400005066
400007110
(9) - Rear barrel standard
400005550
400005550
400005550
400005550
400005550
400005550
400005545
400005545
400005545
400005545
400005545
400005545
(9) - Rear barrel for S35
-
-
-
-
-
-
400000554
7
400000554
7
400000554
7
400000554
7
400000554
7
400000554
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The Angénieux Prime series design spirit was to keep as much as possible the same mechanical dimensions for a maximum of lenses. Due to
mechanical and optical design constraints, we had no other choice than having two different types of rear mechanics to be compatible with the
maximum cameras on the market.
IMPORTANT: Angénieux will decline any responsibility for any camera mount damage due to improper configuration of the lens rear filter.
Focal lengths F18, F21, F24, F28, F32, F40 equipped with the standard rear filter are compatible
with all digital cameras. Standard filter barrel is engraved “DIGITAL CAMERA COMPATIBLE”.
This barrel and a 40.5mm filter are mounted as a standard only on F18, F21, F24, F28, F32, F40.
Filter thread is 40.5mm.
For focal lengths F50, F60, F75, F100, F135, F200 always be cautious to use the proper rear filter mechanical interface.
For S35 cameras, do always use the filter barrel engraved “USE ON S35 DIGITAL CAMERAS”.
This barrel and a 40.5mm filter are only included with F50, F60, F75, F100, F135, F200.
Filter thread is 40.5mm.
For FF cameras, larger filter use prevents noticeable vignetting in the edges on a 46.3mm sensor
diagonal. It’s recommended to use the filter barrel engraved “DO NOT USE ON S35 CAMERAS”.
This barrel and a 46mm filter are mounted as a standard only on F50, F60, F75, F100, F200.
Filter thread is 46mm.
Focal length
F18
F21
F24
F28
F32
F40
F50
F60
F75
F100
F135
F200
Rear filter thread for S35 (mm)
40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5
40.5
Rear filter thread for FF (mm)
46.0
46.0
46.0
46.0
46.0
46.0
If you have any doubt on the use of your lens on a camera please contact your local reseller or our service team at:[e-mail]
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The Optimo Primes are compatible with the Cooke /i Technology version 3.0 (June 2012) and are ARRI LDS2 ready.
Updates of the embedded software can be found at https://www.angenieux.com/service-and-support/#downloads or by contacting your
distributor. Use the cable #0318006 to connect the lens to the USB port of the computer for software update and focus or iris data adjustments
during lens maintenance.
Voltage
Consumption
Camera connector
4 pins on PL mount
9-42 V
About 50 mA / 12V
External connector
LEMO 4 pins connector EGB00304CLL
9-42 V
About 50 mA / 12V
If you are facing communication problems between the camera and the lens:
- If the lens is connected with the Lemo connector, unplug it, wait few seconds and reconnect it
- If it is still not working, switch off the camera or the external viewer
- Disconnect the lens
- Reconnect the lens with the camera or the external device
- Switch the camera or the external device back on
- If the problem continues, contact your local reseller or Angénieux international customer support at: angenieux[email protected]esgroup.com
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TOOLS FOR ADJUSTMENT
In the below table you can find the three screwdrivers and the LEMO spanner we are using in factory. You can use your proper tools but be
sure they can fit perfectly to prevent any damage on the screws head, rings or optics.
Description
Type
Reference
Screwdriver for PL mount screws
Torx screwdriver
FACOM T6 ATX6x50
Screwdriver for focus ring, front ring, front engraved screws
Philips screwdriver
VESSEL 9900 P.00-75
Screwdriver for iris ring screws
Philips screwdriver
FACOM AEFP .000x35
Spanner for LEMO connector nut
Special spanner
LEMO DCH.91.101.PA
REPLACING THE MOUNT-
Please refer to the next page figure for the parts numbers into brackets.
- Place the Optimo Prime on the front cap
- Remove the rear filter assembly (1) by untightening the retainer (2) anticlockwise
- Unscrew the eight torx screws (3) from the PL mount and remove the PL mount (4)
CAUTION: pull out the PL mount straightly to prevent from any damage of the electronic camera interface inner pins (5)
- Remove the two holding screws and the electronic camera interface (5)
- Replace the defective PL mount with a new one
- Put back all elements in reverse order
- Check your back focus and change the thickness of the flange shims to adjust the back focus distance if necessary
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ADJUSTING THE BACK-FOCUS
All of our Optimo Prime lenses are set with the 52mm industry PL standard flange distance and delivered with a color shim set. If you need to
adjust the back focus flange to fit more accurately to the position of the sensor on the camera, you need to modify the rear color shim thickness.
Please proceed as follow. You can apply this procedure for all of the Optimo Prime lenses and any possible combination of shims can be used
to achieve the required thickness and therefore the required flange focal distance.
- Remove the rear filter assembly (1) by untightening the retainer (2) anticlockwise
- Remove the eight torx screws (3) from the PL mount and remove the PL mount (4)
CAUTION: pull out the PL mount straightly to prevent from any damage of the connector (5)
- Remove the installed shims (6) by using a flat-bladed screw-driver or a pair of tweezers. Determine the total thickness of the shims already
installed. Increase or decrease the total shim thickness according your needs
CAUTION: do always put back the aluminum factory shim (7) under the color shims
- Put back all elements in reverse order
2
3
4
5
6
7
1

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FEET TO METER AND METER TO FEET SWAP
All of the Optimo Prime lenses have their focus scale ring engraved with both feet and metric scales. The swap of the focus scale from one
system to the other must be done with cautious in a clean environment to prevent dust or particles pollution inside the lens. If your focus ring
needs to be replaced please contact your local reseller or our service team at [email protected]esgroup.com providing the serial
number of the lens.
CAUTION: Please use a proper tool to prevent from any damage on the front ring (1) or on the front element (5). Parts numbers into brackets
are referring to the next pages figures except for F200 one.
CAUTION: After swapping the scale, please do always check the focus ring functioning. If you notice a mechanical play on the focus ring,
tighten more the seven Philips screws (6) uniformly. If the focus torque is stiff or uneven, release and tighten more uniformly the seven Philips
screws (6). Parts numbers into brackets are referring to the next pages figures.
TIP: To help re-installing the focus scale, go to the infinity focus end-stop and put a pencil mark on the front engraved ring in front of the infinity
position. When installing the focus ring, align the infinity engraving with the mark made. After installing the focus ring, check if the marks are
correctly aligned by using a collimator, projector or camera. Proceed to a final accurate adjustment if necessary.
FEET
METER

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THE BELOW PROCEDURE APPLIES FOR F32-F40-F50-F60-F75-F100-F135
- Unscrew and remove the front ring (1)
- Untighten and remove the six Philips screws (2). Pull out the front engraved ring (3)
- Untighten the seven Philips screws (6) without removing them. Pull out the focus ring (4)
- Replace the focus ring or flip it by 180° for feet or meter use and tighten the Philips screws (6) in contact
- Re-install the front engraved ring (3) and the front ring (1)
- Check and adjust the focus ring position to match the engraved distances and tighten uniformly the seven Philips screws (6)
- Tighten all the screws in contact with a removable threadlock
1
2
3
4
5
6

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THE BELOW PROCEDURE APPLIES FOR F18-F21-F24-F28
- Untighten and remove the eight Philips screws (0) holding the front ring (1). Pull out the front ring (1). Note: only four screws (0) for F18.
- Untighten and remove the three Philips screws (2). Pull out the front engraved ring (3)
- Untighten the seven Philips screws (6) without removing them. Pull out the focus ring (4)
- Replace the focus ring or flip it by 180° for feet or meter use and tighten the Philips screws (6) in contact
- Re-install the front engraved ring (3) and the front ring (1)
- Check and adjust the focus ring position to match the engraved distances and tighten uniformly the seven Philips screws (6)
- Tighten all the screws in contact with a removable threadlock
0
2
3
4
5
6
1

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THE BELOW PROCEDURE APPLIES FOR F200
- Untighten and pull towards the rear the front cover ring (5)
- Untighten and remove the four Philips screws (0). Pull out the front engraved ring (1)
- Untighten the front group retainer (2) and pull out the front group. Put the front group securely in a dust free and protected area
- Pull out the fixed focus witness mark ring (3) and the front cover ring (5)
- Untighten the seven Philips screws (6) without removing them. Pull out the focus ring (4)
- Replace the focus ring or flip it by 180° for feet or meter use and tighten the Philips screws (6) in contact
- Put back all elements in reverse order
- Check and adjust the focus ring position to match the engraved distances and tighten uniformly the seven Philips screws (6)
- Tighten all the screws in contact with a removable threadlock
0
2
3
4
5
6
1

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LENS CONTROL IN PROJECTION
Optimo Prime lenses are all adjusted and controlled in factory using a specific projection configuration to be the closest to the final use
configuration. We are using within our lens projector a 3mm thickness additional neutral glass between the reticule and the Optimo Prime. This
glass is designed for the simulation of optical low pass filters, ND filters and camera sensor protection glass of the ARRI Alexa series or
cameras with similar light path.
If you need to control your Optimo Prime in projection, we recommend you to use the same configuration to see the correct image. If you don’t
use any additional neutral glass you will have back focus issue and you may also see optical aberration such as field curvature.
If your lens projector doesn’t allow you to position such a neutral glass, you can purchase a 5mm thickness rear filter for Optimo Primes
(reference 66066496AA). To use this dedicated 5mm thickness rear filter you only need to untighten and remove the standard filter of your
Optimo Prime and put in place the dedicated rear filter. The filter thread is 46mm and should be mounted on rear barrel reference 400005545.
CAUTION: Please only use the 5mm thickness rear filter for projection matters.
Lens projector configuration with 3mm
thickness glass between reticule and
Optimo Prime lens
Rear filter to swap from standard to
5mm thickness for projection use only