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Angenieux EZ Series

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Angénieux cine zoom lens series with interchangeable rear optics (IRO) enabling quick conversion between Super-35 and Full-Frame image circles.

Overview

The Type EZ Series is a range of cinema zoom lenses from the French manufacturer Angénieux. The first model, the EZ-1, debuted at IBC 2016; the EZ-2 followed shortly after. Later, the series was expanded with the telephoto model EZ-3, which was introduced at IBC 2023. The series is positioned as an accessible entry into the Angénieux zoom program in terms of price and weight, targeting owner-operators, documentary, and commercial productions.

The central feature is the IRO Technology (Interchangeable Rear Optics): the rear lens group can be swapped by the user, allowing the same lens to be reconfigured between a Super-35 image circle (up to approx. 30 mm image diagonal) and a Full-Frame/VistaVision image circle (up to approx. 46 mm image diagonal). When changing, the focal length range and T-stop change, while the physical length, zoom ratio, and minimum focus distance remain the same.

Technical Specifications

Focal lengths and aperture depending on model and image circle configuration:

ModelSuper-35Full-Frame / VistaVision
EZ-130–90 mm, T2.045–135 mm, T3.0
EZ-215–40 mm, T2.022–60 mm, T3.0
EZ-345–165 mm, T2.3–3.068–250 mm, T3.5–4.5

Common specifications of the series:

  • Front Diameter: 114 mm (compatible with standard rod-supported matte boxes)
  • Gears: Cine standard module for focus, aperture, and zoom (compatible with follow focus and lens motors)
  • Mount: PL as standard; interchangeable mounts for EF, E, and RF mounts, among others
  • Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.6 m
  • Weight: around 2 kg for EZ-1 and EZ-2; the EZ-3, as a telephoto zoom, is slightly heavier at approx. 2.6 kg

The lenses are designed with temperature compensation, which is intended to reduce the need for recalibration with changing ambient temperatures.

On-Set Usage

The EZ series is typically used where a flexible, lightweight zoom with consistent operating ergonomics (same front diameter, same gear positions) is required. By self-swapping the rear optics group, the same set can be adapted for Super-35 or Full-Frame sensors depending on the project, without needing to send the lens for service. The three models together cover a wide focal length range from wide-angle (EZ-2) through the standard range (EZ-1) to telephoto (EZ-3).

From the crafts

Perspectives

Cinematographer

Als Kameramann schätze ich an den Angenieux EZ-Objektiven besonders die weiche, natürliche Bokeh-Qualität und die präzise manuelle Bedienung. Die konstante Lichtstärke über den gesamten Zoom-Bereich ermöglicht es mir, flexibel zwischen verschiedenen Brennweiten zu wechseln, ohne die Belichtung anpassen zu müssen.

Director

Für mich als Regisseur bieten die EZ-Objektive die kreative Flexibilität, spontan zwischen intimen Close-ups und weiten Establishing Shots zu wechseln, ohne das Objektiv tauschen zu müssen. Der charakteristische Look dieser Objektive unterstützt die emotionale Wirkung meiner Geschichten und gibt mir mehr Zeit für die Arbeit mit den Schauspielern.

Producer

Die Angenieux EZ-Serie ist eine Investition, die sich durch Zeitersparnis am Set rechtfertigt – weniger Objektivwechsel bedeuten effizientere Drehtage. Obwohl die Anschaffungskosten hoch sind, reduziert sich der logistische Aufwand erheblich, da weniger Equipment transportiert und verwaltet werden muss.

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