Cooke 75mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i 1.8x Plus Lens for PL Mount

An innovative leap in filmmaking technology, the 75mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i 1.8x Plus Lens for PL Mount brings together large format production with unique anamorphic characteristics, including distinctive flare and oval bokeh. This high-quality lens delivers exceptional optical and mechanical performance, expertly controlling flare, distortion, veiling glare, and spherical aberrations even at full aperture.

Designed for optimal coverage, this lens comfortably covers a full 24 x 36 still size sensor with a 1.8 squeeze, hitting the perfect sweet spot for professional photographers and filmmakers. With eight versatile focal lengths, each embodying the coveted Cooke Look, this lens offers a range of options to meet diverse shooting needs.

Equipped with advanced /i Technology, this lens captures frame by frame digital information, providing production, VFX, and post-production teams with detailed lens data. This includes vital information such as focus distance, aperture, depth-of-field, owner data, and focal length in both metric and footage measurements. Additionally, it intelligently gathers inertial tracking data, shading, and distortion data.

The Anamorphic/i series comprises of 10 Anamorphic Prime Lenses, each optimized for film and digital film cameras. These lenses minimize lateral color aberration and provide an organic bokeh look. They are designed to deliver maximum performance at full aperture with superior control of flare, distortion, and spherical aberration.

All Anamorphic/i lenses are color balanced and color matched, ensuring consistency across the series. They feature an eleven-leaf linear module iris assembly, providing an aperture range of T2.3-T22. The ergonomically designed focus movement offers smooth and accurate travel, utilizing precision mechanics for 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 comes with a precision PL Mount with /i Technology Electrical Contacts and standardized 0.8 MOD focus and Iris drive gears.

The external finish of the lens is durable and hard-wearing, designed to withstand the most demanding environmental conditions. The weight/size ratio is optimized for the series, ensuring reliability and service. All Anamorphic/i series lenses are designed for full performance and reliability with a minimum of downtime. This lens is a testament to Cooke's commitment to handcrafted innovation and high-quality optics.