Zeiss LWZ.3
Zeiss
Modern Zoom Configurable
Zeiss
Zeiss LWZ.3
The Whole Range, Two Kilos.
- Focal
- 21–100mm
- T-stop
- T2.9–T3.9
- Mount
- PL or EF
Angénieux EZ-3
Angénieux
Modern Zoom
Angénieux
Angénieux EZ-3
Super 35 · PL Mount
45 – 165mm T2.3 PL
The longest reach in the EZ trinity.
Super 35 mode covers 45–165mm T2.3–T3. Swap the rear group for Full Frame and VistaVision and it stretches to 68–250mm T3.5–T4.5. Variable T-stop instead of constant aperture: the trade-off that keeps it at 2.6kg, gimbal-friendly into telephoto territory. Quick-IRO system swaps faster than the earlier EZ models. Completes the trinity: EZ-2 + EZ-1 + EZ-3 covers 15–165mm S35 or 22–250mm FF.
Character profile
How this lens renders.
Long lens, gimbal weight, either sensor.
Five axes plotting how this set behaves wide-open vs a neutral modern reference. Larger area = more pronounced trait.
Talking points
Why DPs pick this set
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250mm reach in FF mode at only 2.6kg: unprecedented for a cinema telephoto zoom
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Completes the EZ trinity: EZ-2 + EZ-1 + EZ-3 covers 15–165mm (S35) or 22–250mm (FF)
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Quick-IRO system for faster S35/FF conversion than the earlier EZ-1 and EZ-2
Technical
Full specifications
- Focal (S35)
- 45–165mm T2.3–T3 · image circle 30.4mm
- Focal (FF/VV)
- 68–250mm T3.5–T4.5 · image circle 46.3mm* sources disagree
- Zoom Ratio
- 3.7×
- Close Focus
- 4' (1.2m)
- Weight
- 2.6kg (5.7 lbs)
- Front ⌀
- 114mm (+ 105mm filter thread)
- Mount
- PL (interchangeable to EF, E, RF)
- Focus
- 300° rotation, 0.8 MOD gears, dual feet/meter scales
Some figures here are marked *. Our sources disagree on those, so we're checking them against the lenses themselves. Ask us and we'll measure it for you.
Heritage
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Origin
The newest addition to the Angénieux Type EZ series, announced at IBC 2023. Seven years after the EZ-1 and EZ-2 launched, the EZ-3 completes the telephoto range with an advanced quick-IRO mechanism for faster rear-group swaps. Variable aperture is a deliberate trade-off to maintain the series’ compact, lightweight philosophy while extending to 165mm (S35) / 250mm (FF). Parfocal throughout the zoom range. Matches the colour and contrast of the full EZ, Optimo, and Optimo Style families.
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