The Angénieux 44–440mm Anamorphic A2S Zoom is a high-performance cinema zoom lens offering an expansive 10x focal range for versatile anamorphic cinematography.

ANGENIEUX 44-440mm ANAMORPHIC A2S Zoom


The Angénieux 44–440mm Anamorphic A2S Zoom is a professional cinema zoom lens designed for productions requiring an extended telephoto range and the distinctive look of anamorphic widescreen imaging. Its versatile 10x zoom range allows cinematographers to move from tighter wide-angle compositions to extreme telephoto shots without changing lenses, making it well suited to feature films, television, and demanding production environments.

Featuring a traditional 2x anamorphic squeeze, the lens produces a cinematic widescreen image with a distinctive organic character, dimensional foregrounds and beautifully controlled backgrounds. Its constant T4.5 aperture, minimal focus breathing and low distortion help maintain consistent image quality throughout the zoom range, while its close-focus capability of 1.24m provides added flexibility for tighter compositions.


The lens also incorporates Angénieux’s interchangeable rear optics (IRO) technology, allowing it to be converted to a spherical 25–250mm Optimo Style zoom with the appropriate optical components. Built-in Cooke /i metadata encoders provide focus, zoom and iris information for camera systems and post-production workflows, making it a versatile choice for high-end feature films, television and commercial productions.

  • Key Features

    • 10x Zoom Range: Versatile 44–440mm focal length for a wide range of telephoto cinematography.
    • 2x Anamorphic Squeeze: Delivers a cinematic widescreen image with distinctive anamorphic characteristics.
    • Constant T4.5 Aperture: Maintains consistent exposure throughout the zoom range.
    • Interchangeable Rear Optics (IRO): Can be converted to a spherical 25–250mm Optimo Style zoom with the appropriate optical components.
    • Minimal Focus Breathing: Helps maintain consistent framing when adjusting focus.
    • Low Distortion: Designed to preserve image geometry across the focal range.
    • Close Focus: Minimum focus distance of approximately 1.24m.
    • Cooke /i Technology: Provides lens metadata, including focus, zoom and iris information, for compatible camera systems.
    • Professional Cinema Design: Built for demanding feature film, television and commercial productions.
    • Flexible Telephoto Performance: Ideal for distant subjects, compressed perspectives, detailed close-ups and controlled framing.

  • Technical Specifications

    Optical specifications

    • Focal Length: 44–440mm
    • Zoom Ratio: 10:1
    • Maximum Aperture: f/4 – T4.5
    • Constant Exposure: T4.5 throughout the zoom range, with no aperture ramping
    • Anamorphic Squeeze: 2x horizontal squeeze
    • Image Coverage: 4-perf Super 35 CinemaScope; 28.8mm image-circle diagonal
    • Minimum Object Distance (MOD): 1.24m / 4ft 1in
    • Focus System: Internal focus
    • Focus Breathing: Minimal
    • Optical Distortion: Very low across the zoom and focus ranges
    • Flare and Ghosting: Designed for effective flare and ghost-image suppression

    Physical specifications

    • Weight: Approximately 7.55kg / 16.6lb
    • Length (PL Mount): 414mm
    • Length (Panavision Mount): Approximately 408.9mm
    • Front Diameter: 136mm
    • Maximum Barrel Diameter: Less than 152mm
    • Lens Mount: PL mount; convertible to Panavision (PV) mount
    • Front Accessory: Front thread for optional protective glass

    Mechanical specifications

    • Focus Ring Rotation: Approximately 320° (product-sheet specification)
    • Focus Marks: More than 40 focus witness marks
    • Focus Scale: Interchangeable between feet and metres
    • Focus Scale Configuration: Two opposing scales
    • Zoom Ring Rotation: 170°
    • Iris Ring Rotation: 80°
    • Focus Gear: 189 teeth, 32-pitch
    • Zoom Gear: 154 teeth, 32-pitch
    • Iris Gear: 144 teeth, 32-pitch
    • Internal Mechanism: Mechanically guided focus and zoom groups for consistent optical performance

    Electronic and metadata features

    • Lens Data System: Built-in lens encoder
    • Metadata Protocol: Cooke /i Technology
    • Available Metadata: Focus distance, zoom position and iris/T-stop
    • Camera Integration: Compatible with supported camera systems that can receive lens metadata
    • Post-Production Applications: Lens data can support visual effects (VFX), camera tracking and post-production workflows

    Interchangeable Rear Optics (IRO)

    • Spherical Conversion: Can be converted to the Angénieux Optimo Style 25–250mm spherical zoom with the appropriate conversion kit
    • Spherical Aperture: T3.5 in the converted configuration
    • Conversion Requirements: Replacement rear optical group and corresponding focus, zoom and iris markings
    • Extender Compatibility: Compatible with Angénieux Optimo 1.4x and 2x extenders, subject to configuration

    Environmental specifications

    • Operating Temperature Range: Approximately −20°C to +45°C, depending on the manufacturer's documentation and configuration
    • Thermal Design: Passive athermalisation to help maintain optical performance across changing temperatures

    Field of view — 35mm 4-perf CinemaScope

    • Horizontal field of view - 53.6° @44mm
    • Horizontal field of view - 5.7° @440mm
    • Vertical field of view - 23.6° @44mm
    • Vertical field of view - 2.5° @440mm

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