Cooke 21mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens for PL Mount, Meter

Experience the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern technology with the 21mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens for PL Mount, Meter. This lens is a contemporary redesign of the iconic Cooke Speed Panchro lenses that were popular from the 1920s to 1960s. It retains the same coveted Cooke Look aesthetic, while incorporating the advantages of modern glass and technology.

This lens is a testament to the timeless appeal of the original Speed Panchro, but with enhanced features for today's digital age. It is color balanced, color matched, and compatible with Cooke 5/i, S4/i, miniS4/i, and Anamorphic/i, making it a convenient addition to your camera gear.

The Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens is equipped with /i Technology, a smart feature that captures frame by frame digital information. This technology allows cameras to automatically record key lens data for every frame shot, providing post-production teams with digital access to crucial information such as lens setting, focusing distance, aperture, depth-of-field, hyperfocal distance, and serial number. This eliminates guesswork, streamlines production, and saves time and cost.

Expert craftsmanship is evident in every aspect of this lens. Traditional polishing techniques are used to achieve the highest level of precision, while more insights and measurements are taken than ever before to ensure superior quality. The lens is meticulously tested, checked, modified, cleaned, and rechecked, ensuring that you receive a product of the highest standard.

The Panchro/i Classic series comprises of 12 Prime Lenses, each optically designed to provide the classic and infamous vintage Speed Panchro look of the 1920s, as well as the Cooke Look. The lens provides a super35 version of the famous Cooke Speed Panchro lenses of the past, combining the vintage look with modern opto-mechanical design.

The lens features a nine-leaf linear module iris assembly, providing an aperture range of T2.2-T22. All lenses have factory calibrated focus scales with clearly identifiable distance marks. The lens also features a precision PL Mount with /i Technology and a durable, hard-wearing surface finish to meet the needs of the most demanding environmental conditions.

In summary, the 21mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens for PL Mount, Meter is a compact and suitable lens for all shooting applications. It offers the perfect balance of vintage aesthetics and modern technology, making it an ideal choice for both professional photographers and enthusiasts.