Angenieux 25-250 HR T3.5
1962, the First 10x Zoom for 35mm Movie Cameras, the 25-250mm f/3.2 The 10x version for 35 mm appeared in 1962, a 25-250mm f/3.2 T3.9 that was to become the benchmark for shooting with 35mm film for nearly two decades. Angénieux also brought out a 24-240mm and a 20-120mm. This 10x zoom, a key invention in the history of the cinema, was to have a great influence on the cinematographic style of an entire generation. It was widely used on full-length films and documentaries for nearly 23 years until the improved 25-250 HP version appeared in 1985.
“I’ve been shooting with Angénieux zoom lenses for 35 years. I started in 16mm and owned several. Now I own most of them in 35mm. I’ve always been very fond of Angénieux lenses because of the look and the very useful focal lengths that they have. For example, I used the 9.5-57mm for many years in documentaries, and I thought it was an excellent lens. It was very high speed. The wide-angle coverage and the length was perfect for documentary work. I also liked the 12-120mm. It has become a classic and worked on many productions. When I started to do features, the 25-250 was the only practical zoom lens around. Then it was improved with the HR version, it became one of my all-time favorite lenses, and I still have it 20 or more years later.”
Kees Von Oostrum, President of ASC – American Society of Cinematographers
| Focal Length | T-Stop | Minimum Focus | Image Coverage | Length | Front Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-250mm HR | T3.5 | 5′ 7″ | 31.4mm | 377.4mm | 136mm |