Cooke 18mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens for PL Mount, Meter

It's a modern reincarnation of the vintage Cooke Speed Panchro lenses from the golden era of the 1920s to 1960s. This 18mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens for PL Mount, Meter, is a high-quality, professional, and durable lens that offers the timeless aesthetic of the legendary Cooke Speed Panchro, but with the advantages of modern glass and technology.

This versatile lens is designed with an optical structure that replicates the classic and sought-after vintage Speed Panchro look of the 1920s, while also delivering the distinctive Cooke Look. It's a perfect blend of the old and the new, offering a super35 version of the famous Cooke Speed Panchro lenses, combining the vintage appeal with contemporary opto-mechanical design.

The lens features a fast maximum aperture of T2.2, making it ideal for shooting in low light conditions and creating a shallow depth of field. The focus movement is ergonomically designed for smooth and accurate travel, utilizing precision mechanics to provide a consistent feel in operation through the entire focus movement.

Equipped with /i Technology, this lens allows for frame by frame digital information capture. Cooke's /i Technology enables cameras to automatically record key lens data for every frame shot, streamlining production and post-production processes, saving time and cost, and eliminating guesswork.

The Panchro/i Classic series comprises of 12 Prime Lenses, all of which are color balanced, color matched, and compatible with Cooke 5/i, S4/i, miniS4/i, and Anamorphic/i. Each lens in the series features a fixed common front diameter of 110mm, a nine-leaf linear module iris assembly, and standardized 0.8 MOD focus and Iris drive gears.

The lens is meticulously crafted, with traditional polishing techniques used to achieve the highest level of precision. More insights and measurements are taken than ever before to ensure superior quality. The lens is also designed for full performance and reliability with a minimum of downtime, making it a reliable choice for professional filmmakers and photographers.