Cooke 2x anamorphic primes covering large format — the Cooke Look with anamorphic character. Used on high-end features when Hawks or Master Anamorphics aren't the choice.
Definition
The Cooke Anamorphic/i Full Frame is a high-end lens series from British manufacturer Cooke Optics, specifically developed for anamorphic shooting with full-frame sensors. These lenses compress the image horizontally by a factor of 1.8:1, enabling the characteristic Cinemascope format with an aspect ratio of 2.39:1 upon playback.
The series combines Cooke's legendary optical quality with the modern demands of digital cinematography. The lenses are distinguished by the typical "Cooke Look" – a warm, organic image rendition with soft skin tones and a characteristic bokeh. Particularly striking are the oval lens flares and the horizontal streaks from light sources, which lend the anamorphic format its unmistakable visual character.
Practical Application
The Cooke Anamorphic/i Full Frame is primarily used in high-end film production where the characteristic Cinemascope format is desired. The lenses are equipped with state-of-the-art /i Technology, which transmits metadata such as focus distance, focal length, and aperture to the camera system in real-time. This facilitates post-production and enables precise visual effects.
Technical Details
Focal Lengths
| 32 | 40 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 100 | 135 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2.3 | T2.3 | T2.3 | T2.3 | T2.3 | T2.3 | T2.3 |
| 0.85m | 0.90m | 0.95m | 1.00m | 1.10m | 1.30m | 1.50m |
| 3.2kg | 3.4kg | 3.5kg | 3.6kg | 3.8kg | 4.2kg | 4.5kg |
| 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| 52° | 44° | 36° | 29° | 25° | 19° | 14° |
| ◀━━▶ | ◀━━▶ | ◀━▶ | ◀━▶ | ◀━▶ | ◀▶ | ◀▶ |
PL · 110mm Front · 1.8x Squeeze · /i Tech · Full Frame
The series includes seven focal lengths from 32mm to 135mm with a constant T2.3 aperture. All lenses are optimized for full-frame sensors and offer consistent color rendition and minimal distortion across the entire focal length range.