Cooke 40mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i 1.8x Plus Lens for PL Mount

Discover the next level in cinematic production with the 40mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i 1.8x Plus Lens for PL Mount, a revolutionary tool for large format production that brings the unique anamorphic characteristics of flare and oval bokeh to life. Experience superior optical and mechanical performance, with unparalleled control of flare, distortion, veiling glare, and spherical aberrations even at full aperture.

This lens offers a balanced coverage circle that perfectly covers a full 24 x 36 still size sensor with a 1.8 squeeze, hitting the ideal sweet spot for professional cinematography. It comes with eight distinct focal lengths to cater to a variety of shooting needs, each one delivering the highly sought-after Cooke Look.

Equipped with /i Technology, this lens captures frame by frame digital information, providing production, VFX, and post-production teams with invaluable lens data, including focus distance, aperture, depth-of-field, owner data, and focal length in both metric and footage measurements. It also collects inertial tracking data, shading, and distortion data, offering a comprehensive insight into every shot.

The 40mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i 1.8x Plus Lens for PL Mount is a testament to handcrafted innovation. Classic polishing techniques ensure maximum accuracy, while advanced metrology collects more insights and measurements than ever before. The lens coating is achieved by evaporating minerals at high temperatures in a vacuum to produce a thin film on the glass, while precise edging ensures perfectly round glass diameters. Each lens is meticulously tested, checked, modified, cleaned, and rechecked to guarantee the highest quality.

The Anamorphic/i series, which includes this lens, is optimized for film and digital film cameras, reducing lateral color aberration and providing an organic bokeh look. The lenses are designed to deliver maximum performance at full aperture, with superior control of flare, distortion, and spherical aberration. They feature a 2x squeeze factor for super35 formats in a 2.4:1 aspect ratio.

All Anamorphic/i lenses, including this one, are color balanced and color matched, ensuring consistency across the series. They cover Super 35mm formats and feature an eleven-leaf linear module iris assembly, providing an aperture range of T2.3-T22. The focus movement is ergonomically designed for smooth and accurate travel, with precision mechanics providing a consistent feel throughout the entire focus movement.

The Cooke /I Technology ecosystem provides critical lens metadata such as focus and Iris position, making it suitable for the most modern VFX applications such as Virtual Production shooting. The lens features a precision PL Mount with /i Technology and standardized 0.8 MOD focus and Iris drive gears. Most lenses in the series also feature a fixed common front diameter of 110mm.

The external finish is durable and hard-wearing, designed to withstand the most demanding environmental conditions. The weight/size ratio is optimized for the series, and all Anamorphic/i series lenses are designed for full performance and reliability with a minimum of downtime. Experience the difference with the 40mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i 1.8x Plus Lens for PL Mount.