Angenieux 12-120mm f/2.2
The Angenieux 12-120mm f/2.2 is a 10x cine zoom lens from the French maker Angenieux, designed for 16mm motion-picture cameras and widely used in broadcast and documentary work from the 1960s onwards. Its constant f/2.2 aperture across the zoom range made it a workhorse optic for news, television and wildlife shooters of the era.
At UK auction, hammer prices for this zoom have been modest, with recorded saleroom results of £75 in March 2023 and £88 in October 2025, giving a median around £82. As of today in 2026 the 12-120mm f/2.2 sells for well under £100 at auction-hammer level, reflecting that most copies reaching the market are ex-broadcast examples in cosmetically tired condition; a clean, haze-free body with its original mount and caps would be worth more than these two data points suggest.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
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| Oct 2025 | £88 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 203) Title: Arriflex P Mount Angenieux 12-120mm Cine Zoom Lens.
Description:
With C Mount adapter. Type 10 x 12 B #1220566. Signs of normal+ use. Sample images taken with a Micro 4/3ds adapter - not included. |
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| Jun 2023 | £175 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 623) Title: A P. Angenieux-Zoom Type 10 10x12B f/2.2 12-120mm Lens
Description:
Arri B mount, black, serial no. 1242698, body, G, elements, VG, some light internal haze |
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| Jun 2023 | £138 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 611) Title: A P.Angenieux Paris f/2.2 12-120mm Type 10 x 12 A Zoom Lens
Description:
serial no.1201996, C-mount, with reflex viewfinder, body F, optics F-G, some haze, dust in viewfinder, with T-bar spanner |
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| Mar 2023 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 636) Title: A P Angenieux f/2.2 12-120mm Zoom Lens
Description:
black, body G, some areas of wear, optics F-G, some haze & dust present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2022 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 341) Title: Two P. Angenieux-Zoom Type 10x20A f/2.2 12-120mm Lenses
Description:
serial nos. 1232904 / 1400332, bodies overall, P-F, elements, P-F, haze, fungus and coating marks, both Cine C mount (2) |
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| May 2000 | £152 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 133) Title: Angénieux f/2.2 12-120mm. lens no. 1154887
Description:
Angénieux f/2.2 12-120mm. lens no. 1154887 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an Angenieux 12-120mm f/2.2 sell for at UK auction?
Recent UK auction hammer prices have been £75 in 2023 and £88 in 2025, so most copies change hands at saleroom level for under £100.
What is an Angenieux 12-120mm f/2.2 worth today?
Based on the two recorded hammer results, the current auction value sits in the £75–£88 range, though a clean, fungus-free example in a desirable mount could achieve more.
What was the Angenieux 12-120mm f/2.2 used for?
It is a 10x cine zoom for 16mm motion-picture cameras, used extensively in television news, documentary and wildlife filming.
What should I check before buying one?
Look closely for fungus, internal haze, oil on the aperture blades, scratched coatings, element separation and stiff zoom or focus rings, and confirm the mount matches your camera.