The Cooke Panchro/i Classic Set is a re-engineered collection of the legendary Cooke Panchro primes, combining their iconic vintage optical character with modern cine mechanics. These Super35 lenses deliver the beloved “Cooke Look” – a warm, organic, and flattering image rendition with beautiful skin tones and exceptionally smooth, spherical bokeh. Featuring robust housings, consistent ergonomics, and /i Technology for metadata capture, this set offers cinematographers the best of both worlds: timeless aesthetics and contemporary usability for high-end narratives and commercials.
Overview
- Re-engineered classic Cooke Panchro primes
- Delivers the iconic “Cooke Look” (warm, organic, flattering)
- Beautiful skin tones and smooth, spherical bokeh
- Covers Super35 sensors
- Robust, modern cine housing with consistent ergonomics
- /i Technology for lens metadata capture
- Ideal for high-end narrative, commercial, and artistic projects
- Provides a timeless, classic cinematic aesthetic
| Focal Length | Aperture | Close focus | Front Diameter | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18mm | T2.2 | 20cm | 8″ | 110mm | 1.6 Kg |
| 25mm | T2.2 | 20cm | 8″ | 110mm | 1.5 Kg |
| 32mm | T2.2 | 20cm | 8″ | 110mm | 1.2 Kg |
| 40mm | T2.2 | 45cm | 1’3″ | 110mm | 1.4 Kg |
| 50mm | T2.2 | 55cm | 1’6″ | 110mm | 1.5 Kg |
| 75mm | T2.2 | 80cm | 2’5″ | 110mm | 1.8 Kg |
| 100mm | T2.6 | 95cm | 3′ | 110mm | 1.8 Kg |
1x Cooke Panchro/i Classic 18mm T2.2 Lens
1x Cooke Panchro/i Classic 25mm T2.2 Lens
1x Cooke Panchro/i Classic 27mm T2.2 Lens
1x Cooke Panchro/i Classic 32mm T2.2 Lens
1x Cooke Panchro/i Classic 40mm T2.2 Lens
1x Cooke Panchro/i Classic 50mm T2.2 Lens
1x Cooke Panchro/i Classic 75mm T2.2 Lens
1x Cooke Panchro/i Classic 100mm T2.6 Lens
1x Cooke Panchro/i Classic 135mm T2.8 Lens
Achieving the Legendary “Cooke Look”
These lenses are engineered to perfectly replicate the iconic “Cooke Look” – a warm, organic, and flattering image quality. They are particularly renowned for their beautiful rendition of skin tones and their ability to make subjects look “filmic.” Prioritise this aesthetic for projects where natural, pleasing subject rendering is paramount.
Spherical Bokeh Perfection
These lenses produce exceptionally smooth, painterly spherical bokeh that elegantly separates subjects from backgrounds without harsh edges or distractions. Compose your shots to highlight this beautiful out-of-focus quality, adding depth and artistry.
Modern Reliability with Vintage Character
While the optics deliver a classic, slightly less contrasty vintage look, the re-engineered housing ensures modern mechanical reliability, precise geared rings, and consistent ergonomics on set. This combination provides the best of both worlds: timeless aesthetics with contemporary operational ease.
/i Technology Metadata
Take advantage of Cooke’s optional /i Technology, which provides valuable lens metadata (focus distance, aperture, focal length) directly to the camera. This data aids VFX, post-production, and data management, streamlining your workflow.
Ideal for Narrative & Commercials
Their distinctive, beautiful aesthetic makes them a top choice for projects where an evocative, high-quality cinematic look is paramount, particularly in narrative and commercial filmmaking where character and emotional depth are key.