Angenieux has introduced the EZ-3 45-165mm T2.3 S35 & 68-250mm T3.5 Cinema Zoom Kit. This zoom cinema kit is specialized by an improved IRO TECHNOLOGY mechanism that allows transforming the lens from S35 to FF and vice versa in just 5 minutes.
Angenieux EZ-3: S35 (45-165mm) and FF (68-250mm)
The EZ-3 68-250mm & 45-165mm Cinema Zoom Kit from Angenieux consists of a compact PL-mount zoom lens plus both Super35 and FF/VistaVision rear lens groups, enabling you to use the zoom with a wide range of cine-style cameras. Simply swap out the rear group to use this versatile 3.7x ratio zoom with the format of your choice on a project-by-project basis. The ARRI PL mount can be changed for separately available Sony E or Canon EF mounts, further expanding the EZ-3 zoom’s versatility. This lens features industry-standard 0.8 MOD focus, iris, and zoom gears for compatibility with follow focus units and lens control motors. The 114mm front diameter enables you to work with a wide variety of rod-supported matte boxes. The main advantage of the EZ series is its compactness. Unlike the acclaimed Angenieux Optimo zooms for example, which are quite heavy and purpose-built for large-scale film productions, the new EZ-3 (and the EZ range overall) is more flexible when it comes to cases and can be utilized in a wide range of scenarios including documentaries, commercials and low-budget narrative drama, and even indie projects.
Key Features
- Covers Both S35 & Full Frame/VistaVision
- EZ-3 45-165mm 3.7x Zoom in S35
- EZ-3 68-250mm 3.7x Zoom in FF/VV
- Super35/FF/VistaVision Rear Lens Groups
- PL Mount with Optional Mounts Available
- 0.8 MOD Focus/Iris/Zoom Gears
- Focus Marks on Feet & Meters
- 114mm Front Diameter
- Manual Lens Control Rings
- The relatively fast T2.3 maximum aperture in Super35 and the T3.5 in full frame enables you to light to a lower level than would normally be required for many zooms.
- In full frame, the EZ-3 maintains a constant T-stop from 68-200mm or a constant T-stop across the entire zoom range when the aperture is set to T4.5 or slower.
An improved IRO (Interchangeable Rear Optics)
- Angenieux’s innovative quick IRO (Interchangeable Rear Optics) system provides a compact, two-in-one sensor-format compatibility solution.
- The included screw-mounted S35 and full-frame/VistaVision real optical blocks can be changed in the field by users. As stated by Angenieux: “Change will be child’s play thanks to a new innovative IRO TECHNOLOGY mechanism. 5 minutes to go from S35 to FF and vise versa”.
- Extender: The full-frame rear group also functions as a 1.5x extender for S35 capture.
- No crop factor: The 22mm/T3 wide-angle end for large format cameras converts the lens into a 15mm/T2.0 for S35 cameras, maintaining a similar field of view with extra gain in the T-stop.
- Interchangeable Lens Mounts
- This EZ-3 zoom lens ships with an ARRI PL mount, which can be swapped with separately available Sony E, Canon EF, or Canon RF lens mounts for compatibility with a truly wide variety of cameras.
Explore the tutorial below demonstrating the improved IRO of the EZ-3:
And here’s a video about it:
Tech specs of the EZ-3
- Maximum Aperture: T2.3 to 3, T3.5 to 4.5
- Lens Mount: ARRI PL
- Interchangeable Mount: Yes
- Lens Format Coverage: Super35/APS-C, Full Frame
- Image Circle: 46.0 mm
- The angle of View: Super 35 – Horizontal: 30 to 8.4°, Vertical: 16.8 to 4.8°. Full Frame- Horizontal: 31.1 to 8.6°, Vertical: 20.5 to 5.8°
- Focus Scales: Metric, Imperial
- Filter Thread: 105 mm
- Zoom Ratio: 3.7x
- Minimum Focus Distance: From Unspecified Point in Lens: 4′ / 121.9 cm
- Image Stabilization: No
- Lens Mounting: 1 x 3/16″ (via Included Support Foot)
- Gear Standard: 0.8 MOD
- Gear Rotation: Focus 300°
- Electronic Communication: No
- Coatings: Multi-Coating
- Diameter: 4.5” / 114 mm
- Length: 10.4” / 26.4 cm
- Weight: 5.7 lb / 2.6 kg
Price and availability
The Angenieux EZ-3 45-165mm T2.3 S35 & 68-250mm T3.5 Cinema Zoom Kit (ARRI PL, Super35 & Full-Frame) can be preordered for $19,300 USD from the B&H website.
