Angénieux 90mm f1.8, Type P1, early version. Exakta mount. Optical design consists of 4 groups and 5 elements in an Ernostar-type configuration. Made in 1953. Manual aperture control.

Among Angénieux’s 90mm lenses for 35mm photography, this is the brightest. Minimum focusing distance is 3.5 feet (1 meter). With an adapter, it can be enjoyed on a variety of camera systems.

The Angénieux P1 is a superb medium-telephoto lens known for its dramatic and beautiful rendering. It delivers vivid color performance in color photography and even more dramatic expression in monochrome. Whichever medium you choose, it offers a unique and visually appealing image character.

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This lens barrel shows minimal signs of use and retains its beautiful black finish with hardly any fading. The aluminum knurling has only the faintest signs of shine. As far as Angénieux lenses go, this one is in excellent cosmetic condition.

It underwent a full overhaul in June 2025. Thanks to meticulous servicing, both the aperture and helicoid now offer a comfortably smooth and damped operating feel with just the right amount of torque.
The rear element shows a few extremely faint cleaning marks, but they have virtually no impact on image quality. The glass is otherwise clean and clear, with no noticeable scratches or haze, and the coatings on all surfaces remain intact.

It comes with the original matching serial number box, genuine front cap, and a third-party filter. With P1 models, finding a suitable filter can be challenging just like with other Angénieux lenses, so this is a welcome bonus.

A rare find in such fine condition!