In 1950, French lens maker Angenieux introduced the revolutionary 35mm R1 Retrofocus lens. The retrofocus optical design made it possible to use lenses wider than 40mm on reflex film cameras. ln.run/xssx1 #CinemaGear #angenieux #retrofocus #35mm #lenses

Angenieux Retrofocus Type R1 35mm f2.5 lens in Mitchell Standard mount

Angenieux Retrofocus Type R1 35mm f2.5 lens in Mitchell Standard mount ln.run/xssx1 #CinemaGear #angenieux #retrofocus #35mm

We are pleased to offer one of these remarkable 35mm R1 Retrofocus lenses, this one in Mitchell Standard mount. This particular lens has some cleaning marks on the front element, but is otherwise in good used condition. Add it to your collection today! #CinemaGear #angenieux #retrofocus #35mm

This new design made the flange focal distance similar between wide angle lenses and telephoto lenses, ushering in a new era of interchangeable lenses of a larger spectrum of focal lengths. #CinemaGear #angenieux #retrofocus #35mm

In 1950, French lens maker Angenieux introduced the revolutionary 35mm R1 Retrofocus lens. The retrofocus optical design made it possible to use lenses wider than 40mm on reflex film cameras. shorten.ee/8_QAZ #CinemaGear #angenieux #retrofocus #35mm