Cooke 40mm T2.3 2x Anamorphic/i Prime Lens for PL Mount

The 40mm T2.3 2x Anamorphic/i Prime Lens for PL Mount is a high-quality, professional-grade lens that delivers the renowned Cooke Look and oval bokeh cherished by filmmakers worldwide. This durable lens offers unparalleled optical and mechanical performance, rendering high-performance images with exceptional shape, depth, and form, perfect for both film and digital cameras.

The lens is expertly crafted to correct aberrations such as astigmatism and longitudinal color exceptionally well. It features a specially manufactured coating that enhances flares, bokeh, and other aberrations, pushing your visual creativity to new heights.

This versatile lens is part of the Anamorphic/i series, which includes ten focal lengths, all color-matched to our S4/i, 5/i, and miniS4/i lenses. It's equipped with the next generation of /i Technology, which automatically records key lens data for every frame shot, including lens setting, focusing distance, aperture, and depth-of-field. This intelligent feature streamlines production and post processes, eliminating guesswork and providing cinematographers with greater creative freedom.

The lens is handcrafted with classic polishing techniques to achieve the highest level of precision. It undergoes rigorous testing, checking, modification, and cleaning to ensure superior quality. The optical design of the Anamorphic/i series is optimized to reduce lateral color aberration and provide an organic bokeh look.

The lens features a 2x squeeze factor for super35 formats in 2.4:1 aspect ratio, and an ergonomically designed focus movement for smooth and accurate travel. All Anamorphic/i lenses are color balanced and color matched, ensuring consistency across the series. The lens also features an eleven-leaf linear module iris assembly, providing an aperture range of T2.3-T22.

The precision PL Mount with /i Technology Electrical Contacts and durable, hard-wearing surface finish are designed to meet the needs of the most demanding environmental conditions. All Anamorphic/i series lenses are designed for full performance and reliability with a minimum of downtime. This reliable lens is optimized for weight/size ratio, making it a practical choice for professional filmmakers and photographers.