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Cooke S4/i

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Cooke S4/i Super 35 cine primes — T2.0, soft-edged "Cooke Look" with warm color rendition. The default reach for warm, organic skin tones.

Definition

The Cooke S4/i is a high-quality series of cine prime lenses specifically designed for Super 35mm sensors. These professional lenses are characterized by their distinct warm, organic image rendition and the legendary "Cooke Look" – a subtle softness in the peripheral areas while maintaining a sharp center. The S4/i series includes focal lengths from 12mm to 300mm with a consistent T2.0 aperture (on most focal lengths).

A special feature is the integrated "/i Technology" system, which can digitally transmit metadata such as focal length, aperture, and focus position to the camera. This significantly simplifies post-production, especially for VFX-intensive productions.

Practical Application

Cooke S4/i lenses are preferred for high-end cinema productions, premium TV series, and commercials. They offer natural skin tone reproduction and produce a cinematic bokeh (out-of-focus rendering) that is particularly appreciated for portrait shots. The robust construction and precise focus and aperture rings make them ideal for professional shoots with follow focus systems.

Technical Details

Focal Lengths

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PL · 110mm Front · 300° Focus · i-Tech

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