The Cooke 100mm S4/i T2 Prime Lens is a high-performance cinema lens for Super 35 format, renowned for the “Cooke Look” (sharp yet warm, cinematic, and soft skin tones). With a fast T2 aperture and /i Technology for digital metadata, it is a professional industry standard for, high-end film and TV production.
Key features of this lens include:
- Aperture & Performance: A consistent T2 aperture, which provides excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field, with minimal flare and distortion.
- “The Cooke Look”: A specific, highly sought-after aesthetic characterized by a gentle, soft focus roll-off and a warm, organic color balance.
- /i Technology: This lens includes smart technology in the PL mount, allowing for the transfer of lens data (focus distance, aperture, depth of field) directly to the camera, which is crucial for VFX and virtual production.
- Mechanical Design: The lens features smooth, cam-style focus movement, with 300° of rotation, and standardized 0.8 MOD gears across the series.
- Build & Compatibility: It has a 110mm front diameter and is designed for PL-mount cameras, ensuring it is durable and compatible with modern, professional cinema cameras.