Cooke 32mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens for PL Mount, Meter

If you're seeking a blend of vintage aesthetics and modern technology, the 32mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens for PL Mount, Meter is the perfect choice. This lens is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic Cooke Speed Panchro lenses that were popular from the 1920s to 1960s. It delivers the same coveted Cooke Look aesthetic, but with the advantages of contemporary glass and technology.

This lens is designed to provide the classic, sought-after vintage Speed Panchro look, while also offering the modern Cooke Look. It's a Super 35 version of the renowned Cooke Speed Panchro lenses, combining vintage appeal with cutting-edge opto-mechanical design.

The Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens features a wide aperture range of T2.2-T22, courtesy of a nine-leaf linear module iris assembly. This allows for a shallow depth of field and the ability to shoot in low light conditions. The lens also boasts a smooth and accurate focus movement, thanks to its ergonomic design and precision mechanics.

Equipped with /i Technology, the lens provides critical lens metadata such as focus and iris position, as well as individually calibrated lens distortion and shading maps. This makes it suitable for the most modern VFX applications, including Virtual Production shooting.

All Panchro/i Classic Prime lenses are color balanced and color matched, ensuring consistency across the series. They also have standardized 0.8 MOD focus and iris drive gears, and a fixed common front diameter of 110mm.

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 edged to ensure that glass diameters are perfectly round, and it undergoes rigorous testing, checking, modification, cleaning, and rechecking.

The 32mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens is compact and suitable for all shooting applications. It features a durable and hard-wearing surface finish to meet the needs of the most demanding environmental conditions. With its blend of vintage charm and modern technology, this lens is a reliable choice for professional film and video production.