Cooke 100mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i 1.8x Lens
The Cooke 100mm T2.3 is a 100mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Cooke 100mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i 1.8x Lens
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Lens Overview — Cooke 100mm T2.3
Key Features — Cooke 100mm T2.3
1.8x Anamorphic Squeeze: Captures a widescreen image with the characteristic anamorphic look, including horizontal lens flares and oval bokeh, using a 1.8x squeeze ratio.
T2.3 Maximum Aperture: Wide maximum aperture allows for usable exposure in controlled or low-light production environments while maintaining shallow depth of field.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle designed for Super 35 format sensors, matching the most common sensor size in professional cinema production.
/i Technology Metadata: Cooke's /i Technology communicates real-time lens data — including focus distance, aperture, and serial number — to the camera and on-set metadata systems.
100mm Fixed Focal Length: Telephoto prime delivers consistent, dedicated framing well-suited to portrait, close-up, and medium-telephoto cinema work.
Lens Specifications — Cooke 100mm T2.3
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 3402g |
Description — Cooke 100mm T2.3
The Cooke 100mm Anamorphic/i is a prime cinema lens with a fixed 100mm telephoto focal length, built on a PL Mount for professional cinema camera systems. It carries an anamorphic optical type classification and is designed to cover the Super 35 format. The lens operates at a maximum aperture of T2.8, providing reliable light transmission for controlled production environments.
Weighing in at 3,402 grams, this is a full-weight cinema optic that demands proper lens support and rigging infrastructure. Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus or image stabilization — consistent with professional cinema lens conventions where dedicated focus pullers handle critical focus during production. The PL Mount ensures compatibility across a wide range of professional cinema camera platforms that accept this industry-standard mount.
As a prime rather than a zoom, the 100mm focal length is fixed, making this lens a dedicated telephoto tool within a cinema lens set. There is no filter thread size specified in the available data, so front-of-lens filtration options should be confirmed separately before production planning.
Pros — Cooke 100mm T2.3
- ✓Fixed 100mm telephoto focal length offers dedicated, consistent framing for portrait and medium-telephoto cinema work
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.8 provides solid light-gathering capability in controlled production environments
- ✓PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema lens mount, offering broad compatibility across professional cinema camera bodies
Cons — Cooke 100mm T2.3
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring stable rigging or support systems for smooth footage
- ✗Manual focus only with no autofocus support, demanding skilled focus pullers on set
- ✗Weight of 3,402 grams is considerable and limits use on lighter camera support systems
Videos — Cooke 100mm T2.3
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