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Cooke 135mm Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens

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Lens Overview — Cooke 135mm T2.8 Prime Lens

The Cooke 135mm Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens is a manual-focus cinema prime built around a PL Mount and designed for Super 35 format coverage. Sitting in the telephoto range at a fixed 135mm focal length, this lens opens to a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and is purpose-built for the Cinema/Video camera system. Weighing in at 2.25kg, it offers a substantial feel that cinema shooters expect from a lens in this class, while still remaining manageable on a professional rig.

The lens is a true prime, delivering a single fixed focal length with no zoom capability, which aligns with the workflow preferences of many narrative and commercial cinematographers who prioritize optical consistency and rendering character over versatility. Manual focus is the only focus mode available, meaning it is designed to be operated in conjunction with a dedicated focus puller using standard follow focus systems. Image stabilization is not present, which is typical for a lens of this type used on stabilized rigs or gimbals.

The PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema cameras across both digital and film platforms. For cinematographers working in Super 35 productions who value a classic Cooke look and a reliable telephoto prime in their lens package, this 135mm entry is a purposeful and well-positioned tool.

Key Features — Cooke 135mm T2.8 Prime Lens

135mm Fixed Focal Length: A dedicated telephoto prime that delivers consistent perspective and natural subject compression, well-suited to portraiture and medium-distance narrative shooting.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.

Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 format, matching the sensor size of the most widely used professional digital cinema cameras.

T2.8 Maximum Aperture: Solid light-gathering capability for a telephoto prime of this focal length, allowing for shallow depth of field in controlled lighting conditions.

Cooke /i Technology: Encodes and transmits real-time lens metadata to compatible camera systems, supporting VFX workflows and on-set data logging.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls when operated with a dedicated follow focus system.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 135mm T2.8 Prime Lens

Cooke 135mm T2.8 Prime Lens full specifications
Spec	Detail
Use Cases	Video / Cinematography
Lens Type	Cine
Format	Super 35
Zoom/Prime	Prime
Focal Length	135mm
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8
Camera System	Cinema / Video
Lens Mount	PL Mount
Autofocus	No
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Image Stabilization	None
Weight	2.25kg

Description — Cooke 135mm T2.8 Prime Lens

The Cooke 135mm Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens is a manual-focus cinema prime featuring a PL Mount and a fixed 135mm focal length positioned in the telephoto range. It is designed to cover the Super 35 format and is built specifically for Cinema/Video camera systems. With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, the lens delivers reliable light-gathering performance for a telephoto prime, making it a dependable choice for controlled lighting environments and professional narrative productions.

The lens weighs 2.25kg, giving it the substantial, professional feel expected from a cinema prime while remaining practical on standard cinema rigs. As a prime lens with manual focus only and no image stabilization, it is engineered for traditional cinema workflows where focus pulling is handled by a dedicated crew member. The PL Mount ensures compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema camera bodies across both digital and film formats.

This 135mm prime is a focused, single-purpose tool for cinematographers who need a reliable telephoto option within a Super 35 cinema lens package.

Pros — Cooke 135mm T2.8 Prime Lens

✓Fixed 135mm telephoto focal length delivers a consistent, dedicated perspective ideal for portrait and compression work in narrative production
✓Maximum aperture of f/2.8 provides solid light-gathering capability for a telephoto prime in this class
✓PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema mount, ensuring broad compatibility with professional cinema camera bodies
✓Designed for Super 35 format coverage, matching the sensor size of the most widely used professional cinema cameras
✓Manual focus-only design suits professional cinema workflows with dedicated focus pullers
✓At 2.25kg, the lens offers a solid, professional build weight appropriate for cinema rig use

Cons — Cooke 135mm T2.8 Prime Lens

✗No image stabilization, requiring use on a stabilized rig, dolly, or gimbal for smooth handheld operation
✗Manual focus only means no autofocus capability, limiting solo shooter or run-and-gun workflows
✗Super 35 coverage may not fully cover larger format sensors becoming more common in modern cinema cameras
✗No filter thread size specified, which may complicate on-set filter attachment planning
✗Single focal length prime format requires a full lens set purchase to cover multiple focal lengths

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 135mm T2.8 Prime Lens

What camera mount does the Cooke 135mm Panchro/i Classic use?+

This lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount found on professional cinema cameras across both digital and film platforms. It is the only mount configuration available for this lens.

What sensor format does this lens cover?+

The Cooke 135mm Panchro/i Classic is designed to cover Super 35 format. Shooters using larger format sensors should verify coverage before use.

Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+

No. This lens is manual focus only with no autofocus capability, and image stabilization is listed as None. It is intended for use in traditional cinema workflows with a dedicated focus puller.

What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+

The maximum aperture is f/2.8, offering solid light-gathering performance at the 135mm telephoto focal length.

How heavy is the Cooke 135mm Panchro/i Classic?+

The lens weighs 2.25kg, which is in line with professional cinema prime lenses and suitable for use on standard cinema rigs and support systems.

Is this lens suitable for film cameras as well as digital cinema cameras?+

The lens features a PL Mount and is categorized under Cinema/Video camera systems. The PL Mount is used across both digital cinema cameras and traditional film cameras, making it compatible with either platform depending on the specific camera body.

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