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Cooke Panchro/i Classic

Cooke Optics
cooke panchro cooke anamorphic i cooke speed panchro

High-quality prime lenses from Cooke with characteristic warm rendering and minimal aberrations. Industry standard on feature films, known for consistency across the full focal length range.

Focal Lengths (FF)

1821252732405065M75100135152
T2.2T2.2T2.2T2.2T2.2T2.2T2.2T2.4T2.2T2.6T2.8T3.0
0.30m0.28m0.28m0.30m0.30m0.35m0.45m0.27m0.60m0.90m1.00m1.20m
1.6kg1.5kg1.5kg1.5kg1.2kg1.4kg1.5kg2.8kg1.8kg1.8kg2.0kg2.1kg
110110110110110110110125110110125125
90°81°72°68°59°48°40°31°27°20°15°13°
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PL · FF/S35 · /i Technology · 9 Blades · 270° Focus

Technical Specifications

Twelve focal lengths (18-152mm) with T2.2-T3.0 – a modern reinterpretation of the classic Speed Panchro design. 65mm macro with a 0.27m minimum focus distance. Uniform 110mm (S35) or 125mm (FF) front diameter, 270° focus rotation, 90° iris. 9-blade iris, 0.8 MOD focus gears. /i Technology for metadata. The characteristic "Cooke Look": warm skin tones, organic bokeh, soft highlights.

Applications

Optimized for narrative projects seeking to combine vintage aesthetics with modern reliability. Ideal for character studies, period films, and emotional dramas. Timeless image quality without extensive post-production.

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