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Angénieux Type EZ-3 45-165mm T3.0

Summary

The Super 35 45-165mm T3 becomes a Full Frame 68-250mm T4.5 by swapping the rear optical block and iris scale and putting the convertible zoom scale in the appropriate position.

Tech Specs

Manufacturer Angénieux
Series Type
Model EZ-3
Focal Length 45-165mm
Zoom Ratio 3.7x
Max Aperture T3.0
Min Aperture T32
Format Super 35
Image Circle 30 mm
Minimum Focus 4 ft.
Focus Rotation 300
Iris Blades 9
Optical Design -
Squeeze none
Front Diameter 114mm
Filter Thread 110mm
Focus/Zoom Rod -
Native Mount PL/EF/E
Data Protocol none
Length 10.4 in.
Weight 2600g
Body Telescope none
Body Material Aluminum
Focus Drive Manual
Iris Drive Manual
Zoom Drive Manual

History

Country of Origin: Japan
Release Date: -
Launch Price: $10,185
Design Revisions:

Service

This section restricted to Duclos Staff users.

Service Manual: Disassembly/Re-assembly
Screws: Angenieux
Instructional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIf0Wf9-VRo

Full CLA: 12-15 hrs.
early version had bad batch in production. zoom cam has flaws in manufacturing process that make image shift constantly throughout zoom.
The EZ lenses are notoriously hard to get/keep optically clean due to the several follower channels (ie, contamination entry points). It's highly recommended, when re-assembling, to use the according tap (M1.7 for follower screws) to clean out the dry and flaky white glue that Angénieux uses.

Re-collimate: 1-3 hrs.
Re-align optics: 1-3 hrs.
for the long end, remove FER and focus scale. several sets of screws located underneath. long ones and short ones. one set adjusts centering one adjust field, other length set helps hold optics in place. some trial and error is needed since all screws affect image simultaneously.
centering wide end, set screws found in pass through holes in PL mount.
CAUTION!!!! set screws push on doublet # 17/18 which is not protected in a housing. can chip and break doublet!!!!!!

Image shift in zoom: 14-15 hrs.
Zoom section has MANY followers that are color coded for the different ODs. if image shift is present, swapping and changing followers will be necessary. This is time consuming.
Hazy element in rear optical block: 2 hrs.
if haze is located in front most section of optical block, it may clean off. quote investigation first!
Z+I only: 12-15 (Full CLA required to access zoom)
To fully access Z+I, the focus assembly/helical/optics needs to be removed first; Z+I cannot be accessed from the rear. Additionally, the white powdery glue they use on their follower screws almost always flakes off into the optics, necessitating the need to remove and clean the zoom optics, thus now practically becoming a full CLA.
Convert IRO: 1 hr.
See Service Manual above!
Internal Iris mech.: 12-15 hrs.
to access internal iris mechanic/ring, entire lens must come apart. focus and zoom cams but be removed to access and remove internal iris control ring. many, MANY cam followers in focus, zoom and iris. proceed with caution!

Screws:
optical block: SCHS M2x6mm # ANG-920206009
red compendium ring (QTY: 3): M1.7×3 pan head jcis type 3 (black) # ANG-912173009
iris scale (QTY: 6): M1.7×3 pan head jcis type 3 (black) # ANG-912173009
zoom scale (QTY:3): M1.7×3 pan head jcis type 3 (black) # ANG-912173009


Accessories:
Zoom stick: 4mm thread X 4mm deep
Lens support ring (above focus scale) and Zoom witness/SN ring: M3x4.5 deep

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Notes

Media

brochure-ez-ez3-1.pdf
user_manual_ez1_ez2_ez3_66073806aa.pdf
66073112aa-605_-ez3.pdf