Angenieux DP Zooms

[Tonus Man]

Hi, I have budget for one of the Angenieux DP Zooms and I can't choose between 16-42mm and 30-80mm, if I take one of them with what lens can it be matched? I am thinking maybe 30-80mm with the Red Pro 17-50mm. What do you think?

 

[Jeff Kilgroe]

A lot depends on what you shoot most of the time. If you shoot mostly average-sized interior spaces, go with the 16-42. Everything else needs the 30-80. I have both and they are excellent lenses. The 30-80 definitely spends a lot more time on the camera... It probably stretches your budget, but you should take a look at the Fuji Cabrio 19-90.

 

[paul engstrom]

Complete agreement with everything Jeff is saying. The Cabrio, while still being handhold-able is a little heavier and longer than either Optimo (which are really similar in size to each other). Its pretty much twice the price though.

 

[Rick Darge]

Cabrio is nice and all but NOTHING and I mean NOTHING beats the look of the Angeniuex lenses.

I say if you were gonna just go with one lens, I would get the 30-80. They are both pretty but the 30-80 will give you more selection since you're getting 50mm of focal length difference rather than 26mm difference of the wider side.

But if you're looking for a 16-42 in GREAT condition, hit up my buddy Dan Blanchett. He is selling one for a very competitive price. His lens is pristine brand new practically.

 

[Tonus Man]

Thank you guys, I appreciate it, I think I'll go with the 30-80mm...