Description
The Angenieux EZ-3 Cinema Zoom Lens is a compact tele zoom built around a Super-35 / Full-Frame switchable rear lens-group system — this listing covers the Full-Frame configuration (68-250mm, T3.5), fitted with PL mount.
This PL-mount configuration pairs natively with PL cinema camera bodies — ARRI Alexa, RED, Sony Venice and Blackmagic URSA — with no adapter required. EF, RF and E mount options are also available separately.
Optical Performance
A constant T3.5 aperture holds steady from 68mm through to 200mm, only easing to T4.5 at the extreme long end (250mm). The 3.7x zoom ratio gives genuine telephoto reach without a lens change, useful for interviews, sports coverage and any shoot that needs distance from the subject.
Format Swap and Handling
Angenieux’s IRO (Interchangeable Rear Optics) system swaps between Full-Frame and Super-35 rear groups in around five minutes, so the same front barrel covers both sensor formats. Three control rings — focus, iris and zoom — use 0.8 MOD cine-pitch gear teeth for compatibility with follow focus units and lens control motors. A dual feet-meter focus scale converts without a collimator.
Build
The lens weighs 2.6kg (5.7lb) and measures 265mm (10.4″) long, with a 114mm front diameter shared with the Angenieux OPTIMO and EZ-1/EZ-2 lenses — matte boxes and accessories carry across the range. Minimum focus distance is 1.2m (4ft).
