Cooke 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i 1.8x Plus Lens for PL Mount

Let the 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i 1.8x Plus Lens for PL Mount revolutionize your visual storytelling with its state-of-the-art anamorphic capabilities. This high-quality lens is engineered to meet the demands of large format production, offering the classic anamorphic characteristics of cinematic flare and enchanting oval bokeh that filmmakers and photographers covet.

Experience superb optical and mechanical performance with this professional-grade lens, meticulously designed to control flare, distortion, veiling glare, and spherical aberrations even when shooting wide open at full aperture. Its balanced coverage circle effortlessly covers a full 24 x 36 still size sensor with a 1.8x squeeze, providing the ideal sweet spot for both photography and filmmaking.

Versatility is at the heart of this lens, with eight focal lengths available to cater to a diverse range of shooting needs, each embodying the renowned Cooke Look that delivers warmth and dimensionality to your images. The lens is equipped with /i Technology, enabling frame-by-frame digital information capture that is invaluable for production, VFX, and post-production teams.

Cooke's innovative /i Technology automatically records detailed lens data, offering insights into lens settings such as focus distance, aperture, depth-of-field, and hyperfocal distance. It also captures owner data, focal length in both metric and footage measurements, and even inertial tracking data, shading, and distortion information.

Crafted with handcrafted precision, this lens undergoes a rigorous process of grinding, polishing, coating, cementing, edging, cleaning, and assembly to ensure maximum accuracy and performance. The meticulous metrology process guarantees that more insights and measurements are collected than ever before, ensuring the highest quality end result.

The optical design of the Anamorphic/i series, which includes 10 Anamorphic Prime Lenses, is optimized for both film and digital film cameras. These lenses minimize lateral color aberration and deliver an organic bokeh look, with a 2x squeeze factor for Super35 formats in a 2.4:1 aspect ratio.

Color consistency is key, and all Anamorphic/i lenses are color balanced and matched, ensuring a seamless integration across the series. The aperture range of T2.3-T22, controlled by an eleven-leaf linear module iris assembly, allows for precise exposure control and depth-of-field manipulation.

Focus movement is ergonomically designed for smooth and accurate travel, utilizing precision mechanics to maintain a consistent feel throughout the entire focus range. Factory calibrated focus scales with clear distance marks enhance usability and accuracy.

The Cooke /I Technology ecosystem provides critical metadata, making these lenses suitable for cutting-edge VFX applications, including virtual production shooting. The precision PL Mount with /i Technology and standardized electrical contacts ensure compatibility with a wide range of cameras.

Durability is not an afterthought, with a hard-wearing external finish that stands up to demanding environmental conditions. The Anamorphic/i series lenses feature standardized 0.8 MOD focus and iris drive gears, with most lenses in the series also boasting a fixed common front diameter of 110mm, facilitating the use of various accessories.

Optimized weight/size ratio across the series ensures that these lenses are not only reliable but also comfortable to work with over extended periods. Designed for peak performance and minimal downtime, the 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i 1.8x Plus Lens for PL Mount is a testament to Cooke's commitment to quality and service in the realm of professional cinematography and photography equipment.