Why the Angenieux 17-102mm is Still a Beast

If you've ever spent time on a professional film set or scrolled through the gear lists of legendary 90s cinematographers, you've definitely heard of the angenieux 17-102mm. It's one of those lenses that just carries a certain weight—both literally and figuratively. Released back in the early 90s, this lens became the workhorse for high-end cinema, and even though we're living in an era of ultra-sharp, lightweight digital optics, this vintage zoom refuses to go away. ...

February 28, 2026 · 7 min · Tasiopoulos Didier