Angénieux, a privately owned French company founded in 1935, is a manufacturer of optical products. With approximately 210 employees and headquartered in France, the company's primary focus is on content acquisition through the production of cinema lenses for the broadcast and film industries. They also produce infrared goggles and high-precision modules. In 2023, Angénieux's revenue was less than $50 million. Thales is a parent company.
Angénieux showcased a prototype Optimo Ultra 12x 65mm lens at IBC, designed for large sensor cameras such as the Arri Alexa 265. A 0.75X Wide Angle adapter was also introduced, offering a distortion effect. Further information on specifications and features was provided for both products. Additionally, Angénieux highlighted the Integrated Optical Palette (IOP) technology in a showreel featuring the Optimo Prime Series, showcasing the Angénieux Oval Iris and uncoated internal elements. A separate video detailed the design and integration of the Angénieux Oval Iris within the Optimo Prime Series lenses.