NEW Angénieux EZ-3 Series 9/4/2023, 12:00:00 AM

(From Angénieux website. More info and brochure here)

Created to fill the wide gap between basic still photography zooms, and the highly acclaimed Optimo, Optimo Style family of lenses used in the motion pictures industry, the Angénieux EZ series features three light weight zooms:

the EZ-1, EZ-2 and the brand new EZ-3. Thanks to an innovative lens modular design (Interchangeable Rear Optics IRO Technology®), the EZ Series lenses allow the rear lens group to be exchanged between S35mm (up to 30mm image diagonal), and FF/VistaVision format (up to 46mm image diagonal).

For the first time, ENG-style productions will get the flexibility necessary for run-and-gun shooting, combined with an excellence of image quality at an affordable price. Users can also easily change between PL, RF, EF, E. Travel light with this set of versatile and futur proof lenses that work with multiple cameras.

MAIN FEATURES

Available with two rear optical blocks (Type EZ-1 S35 PL + FF/Vistavision rear, Type EZ-2 S35 PL + FF/Vistavision rear and Type EZ-3 S35 PL + FF/Vistavision rear)

For EZ 1 : 45-135 mm T3 / f2.8, image coverage 46,3 mm diagonal for FF/VV and 30-90 mm T2 / f1.9, image coverage 30,4 mm diagonal for S35

For EZ 2 : 22-60 mm T3 / f2.8, image coverage 46,3 mm diagonal for FF/VV and 15-40 mm T2 / f1.9, image coverage 30,4 mm diagonal for S35

For EZ 3 : 68 - 250 mm T3.5 / T4.5, image coverage 46,3 mm diagonal for FF/VV and 45 - 165 mm T2.3 / T3, image coverage 30,4 mm diagonal for S35

New advanced IRO Technology® mechanism for EZ-3 Faster conversion between FF & S35

Dual feet-meter scale focus ring (easy conversion with standard screwdriver, no collimator)

Lightweight

Extremely fast aperture across the range with no ramping, (except on EZ-3)

Extremely wide coverage with minimal distortion

Internal focusing & zooming, lens size remains constant throughout zooming & focusing range

Nice cinematic look that matches with Optimo Series

Short MOD 0.6m / 2 feet for EZ-1 & EZ-2, 1.2m / 4 feet for EZ-3

In-lens thermal compensation, significantly reduces temperature drift

Precise and ergonomic focus ring with scale rotation of 300 degrees

Luminescent FTZ markings, easy reading in dark

Available with PL lens mount, easy conversion to RF, EF or E mount by users

Front diameter 114mm, matte boxes compatible with those used on Optimo Series compact zooms

Detachable ENG style zoom grip available from MOVCAM

Get a first-hand look at the Type EZ through our REELS section, where you can search for footage shot with a particular set of lenses. 

Hundreds of examples available!