Cooke 152mm T3.0 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens - PL Mount
The Cooke 152mm T3.0 is a 152mm f/3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Cooke 152mm T3.0 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens - PL Mount
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Lens Overview — Cooke 152mm T3.0
Key Features — Cooke 152mm T3.0
152mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed focal length delivers a dedicated telephoto perspective well-suited to portraits, close-ups, and compressed backgrounds in cinema work.
T3.0 Maximum Aperture: Calibrated T-stop rating ensures consistent, accurate exposure across matched lens sets on set.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle optimized for Super 35 sensors, matching the format used by many industry-standard digital cinema cameras.
/i Technology Metadata: Built-in /i Technology lens data interface transmits real-time lens metadata to compatible camera systems for on-set logging and post-production workflows.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for controlled focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller in professional cinema production.
Lens Specifications — Cooke 152mm T3.0
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 152mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 2.09kg |
Description — Cooke 152mm T3.0
The Cooke 152mm T3.0 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens is a dedicated telephoto prime built for professional cinema production. Mounted via the PL Mount, it integrates with a wide range of cinema camera systems operating in the Cinema / Video camera ecosystem. The lens covers the Super 35 format and delivers its fixed 152mm focal length with a maximum aperture of T3.0 — a calibrated T-stop value that ensures consistent light transmission and reliable exposure matching across a set of primes.
Weighing 2.09kg, it is a substantial optic suited for rigged cinema setups. Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus or image stabilization, placing full control in the hands of the operator or focus puller. The Telephoto focal length range makes it well-suited for compressed-perspective shots, subject isolation, and scenes where the camera needs distance from the subject.
As a Prime lens, it offers a single, precise focal length rather than a zoom range, consistent with professional cinema lens discipline.
Pros — Cooke 152mm T3.0
- ✓Fixed 152mm telephoto focal length provides a precise, dedicated perspective for cinema work
- ✓Maximum aperture of T3.0 offers a consistent, calibrated T-stop rating for reliable exposure control
- ✓PL Mount compatibility ensures integration with a wide range of professional cinema camera systems
Cons — Cooke 152mm T3.0
- ✗At 2.09kg, the lens is relatively heavy and may require additional support for extended handheld use
- ✗T3.0 maximum aperture is modest compared to faster cinema primes, limiting performance in very low-light situations
- ✗No image stabilization, as expected for a cinema prime, meaning any camera movement must be managed externally
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