Cooke 16mm T2.0 S7/i Plus Prime Lens for PL Mount

For professional cinematographers and camera operators seeking superior optical performance, the 16mm T2.0 S7/i Plus Prime Lens for PL Mount is a top-tier choice. This lens is designed to cover a wide range of full-frame cinema camera sensors, up to at least a 46.31mm image circle, making it versatile for shooting in formats from 35mm to VistaVision.

The Cooke S7/i Primes lens offers the renowned Cooke Look, characterized by excellent control of flare, veiling glare, distortion, and spherical aberrations even at full aperture. This lens is color-matched to Anamorphic/i, S4/i, miniS4/i, 5/i, and Panchro/i Classic lenses, ensuring consistent color balance across your footage.

Equipped with the next generation of /i Technology, this lens provides automatic metadata capture, offering vital information on lens setting, focusing distance, aperture, depth-of-field, hyperfocal distance, and more. For zoom lenses, the zoom position is also displayed.

The lens is handcrafted with traditional polishing techniques for precision and high-quality metrology. The glass is coated with evaporated minerals at high temperatures in a vacuum, creating a thin film for superior optical performance. The meticulous process of edging, cleaning, and assembly ensures that the lens delivers exceptional results.

The lens features a large, clear focus scaling on both sides of the focus barrel, benefiting the focus puller in challenging lighting conditions. The Entrance Pupil position is also engraved on the lens for added convenience.

All Cooke S4/i Primes, including this 16mm T2.0 S7/i Plus Prime Lens, have a common fixed front diameter of 110mm, with a focus drive gear of 140T x 0.8 mod and an iris drive gear of 1147 x 0.8. The external finish is a scratch-resistant PTFE hard anodized finish, designed to withstand demanding environmental conditions.

The lens features a true T2 aperture and covers the Super 35mm format. It is fitted with an eight-leaf linear module iris assembly with an aperture range of T2 to T22. The lens also boasts detailed index marks for precise focus control.

The Academy Award-winning cam-style focus movement, coupled with a large lens barrel diameter, allows for an increased number of focus markings, particularly at close focus. The lens is designed for all shooting applications, including handheld and Steadicam, providing a comfortable balance ratio with the latest compact cameras.

The 16mm T2.0 S7/i Plus Prime Lens for PL Mount is fitted with a hardened PL Mount with /i Technology contacts, ensuring reliability and seamless integration with your camera. This lens is a testament to Cooke's commitment to quality, innovation, and service in the world of professional cinematography.