Question about optimo lenses....

[Chris Parker]

Just wondering what the differences between the two Optimo 'rouge' lenses, and their regular '35mm' line of zooms is. I know that the 'rouge' are for digital cameras only, and cannot go on film cameras, but considering the very large price difference between the two, i am assuming there are more differences than just that.

anyone know?

also, anyone know how the optimo line of lenses (either rouge or 35mm) will project onto 5K and beyond?

 

[chuck colburn]

Just wondering what the differences between the two Optimo 'rouge' lenses, and their regular '35mm' line of zooms is. I know that the 'rouge' are for digital cameras only, and cannot go on film cameras, but considering the very large price difference between the two, i am assuming there are more differences than just that.

anyone know?

also, anyone know how the optimo line of lenses (either rouge or 35mm) will project onto 5K and beyond?

If the Rouge is in Arriflex Positive Lock mount why can't it be used on a film camera?

 

[Matthew Rogers]

If the Rouge is in Arriflex Positive Lock mount why can't it be used on a film camera?

Because the back of the lens is longer than normal and will hit the mechanical shutter.

Matthew

 

[chuck colburn]

Because the back of the lens is longer than normal and will hit the mechanical shutter.

Matthew

Ah I see. Thanks Matthew.

 

[Greg M]

Because the back of the lens is longer than normal and will hit the mechanical shutter.

Matthew

By design to protect the other product line.

 

[Michael Lindsay]

I've had the 27-76 and the DP 30-80 on the same shoot and they both where fantastic.. The 30-80 is a great deal if you will not use it on a film camera.

Michael L

PS Unfortunately the red collars on the DP are a little cheap looking..

 

[Chris Parker]

thanks for the info. michael. that is helpful.

there must be another difference other than the fact you can't put the rouge on a film camera......anyone?

 

[Bérenger Brillante]

I had the french rep on the phone a month ago.

T2.6 for the Optimo, T2.8 (someone said on these boards, it was more 2.9/3) for the Rouge. Less focus marks (i guess range° is a bit shorter)

So optics and mechanics have a slight difference, but it's is good enough to be called an Angenieux Optimo.
Actually, on my monitor (i've only seen it while editing), it matches very well with the regular Optimos.

 

[Rocco Schult]

from the best of my knowledge, the retrofitting (to make it short enough) seems to be complex and eats up a lot of engineering and manufacturing effort.

 

[Rich Schaefer]

Edit, I was incorrect.

I LOVE my 12:1 Optimo amazing glass!

 

[Nils J. Nesse]

After petting the Optimos at NAB, I think the 17-80 is the most impressive zoom out there.

The Rouges are much smaller, and look & feel cheaper, IMHO. BUT my girlfriend thought they were the nicest lenses @ NAB.

 

[Michael Lindsay]

T2.6 for the Optimo, T2.8 (someone said on these boards, it was more 2.9/3) for the Rouge. Less focus marks (i guess range° is a bit shorter)

I would dispute that (sofly at least) as it transmits like a UP at T2.8..

It feels, mainly due to the hideous but essential Red collar, a bit cheap in the hand.

It is a great lens and we will buy the shorter one to match it.

The only sour note for us is that the Pound is so weak! When I put our name down I thought it was going to cost me about £11-12k. I bought it the 'day' the pound nearly hit 1 to 1 with the Euro..

Michael L

 

[Mitch Gross]

I agree with red rings on the Rouge looking cheap, but the funny thing is that they are exactly the same material as the black rings on the cine Optimo line. I think if they were a darker shade of red ...