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Cooke 180mm Anamorphic/i 1.8x Full Frame Plus Cinema Lens - PL Mount

The Cooke 180mm is a 180mm f/2.3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 180mm Anamorphic/i 1.8x Full Frame Plus Cinema Lens - PL Mount

Cooke 180mm Anamorphic/i 1.8x Full Frame Plus Cinema Lens - PL Mount

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Lens Overview — Cooke 180mm

The Cooke 180mm Anamorphic/i Full Frame Plus Cinema Lens is a manual-focus prime built for the Cinema / Video camera system and designed to cover full-frame sensors. Mounted via the industry-standard PL Mount, this telephoto anamorphic prime offers a maximum aperture of T2.3, giving cinematographers a bright, controlled exposure option at a long focal length. The lens is classified as a prime in the telephoto range, making it a deliberate choice for portraiture, subject isolation, and compressed-perspective compositions on set.

Weighing in at 6.2 kg, this is a substantial piece of glass that will typically require dedicated lens support on a cinema rig. The 52mm filter thread provides a standardized front for matte boxes or filter adapters. Image stabilization is not present, which is standard for a cinema lens of this type intended for use on gimbals, tripods, or motion-control rigs.

As an anamorphic prime with full-frame coverage, it suits productions working with large-format digital cinema cameras that accept PL Mount glass, offering the anamorphic format's characteristic widescreen image capture in a single prime focal length.

Key Features — Cooke 180mm

1.8x Anamorphic Squeeze: Captures a widescreen image on large-format sensors, producing the characteristic anamorphic bokeh, lens flares, and aspect ratio in-camera.

Full Frame Plus Coverage: Designed to cover full-frame and large-format cinema sensors, making it compatible with cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF and RED MONSTRO.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and other major cinema camera manufacturers.

T2.3 Maximum Aperture: A bright maximum aperture for a telephoto anamorphic prime, allowing for controlled exposure and shallow depth of field at 180mm.

180mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed telephoto focal length suited for subject isolation, portraiture, and compressed-perspective compositions.

/i Technology Metadata: Cooke's /i Technology communicates real-time lens data — including focus distance, aperture, and depth of field — to camera and post-production systems.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 180mm

Cooke 180mm full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography, Creative Effects
Lens TypeAnamorphic
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length180mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.3
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread52mm

Description — Cooke 180mm

The Cooke 180mm Anamorphic/i Full Frame Plus Cinema Lens is a manual-focus prime designed for the Cinema / Video camera system, mounted via the professional PL Mount. With a maximum aperture of T2.3, it delivers a bright exposure option for a telephoto anamorphic prime at this focal length. The lens provides full-frame sensor coverage, making it compatible with large-format digital cinema cameras that accept PL Mount glass.

Classified in the telephoto focal length range as a fixed 180mm prime, it gives directors of photography a dedicated long-focal-length anamorphic option for controlled, deliberate compositions. The 52mm filter thread at the front accommodates standard filters and matte box adapters. At 6.2 kg, this lens is a significant piece of equipment that demands proper lens support in any rig configuration. Image stabilization is not included, consistent with cinema lens design conventions.

This is a purpose-built tool for professional productions requiring a long telephoto anamorphic prime with full-frame coverage and PL Mount compatibility.

Pros — Cooke 180mm

  • ✓Bright T2.3 maximum aperture for a 180mm telephoto anamorphic prime
  • ✓Full-frame sensor coverage, accommodating large-format cinema camera systems
  • ✓PL Mount compatibility, the standard for professional cinema camera systems

Cons — Cooke 180mm

  • ✗At 6.2 kg, the lens is very heavy and will require robust lens support on any cinema rig
  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability for operators who need it
  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring stable rigging for handheld or run-and-gun scenarios

Videos — Cooke 180mm

I Could Shoot a Feature Film With Just This Lens. — GxAce

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 180mm

What camera mount does this Cooke anamorphic lens use?+
This lens is built exclusively for the PL Mount, the professional cinema industry standard. It is not available in other mount configurations based on the listed specifications. Ensure your cinema camera body accepts a PL Mount before purchasing.
What sensor size does this lens cover?+
The lens is rated to cover full-frame sensors, as indicated by the 'Full Frame' lens format specification. This makes it suitable for large-format digital cinema cameras operating at or within full-frame coverage.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.3, expressed as a T-stop which accounts for light transmission through the optical elements. This is the brightest setting available on this lens.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No. This lens is manual focus only, with autofocus listed as not supported. It is designed for cinema production environments where focus is pulled manually or via wireless follow-focus systems.
How heavy is this lens, and will I need additional support?+
The lens weighs 6.2 kg, making it a substantial telephoto cinema prime. In most cinema rig configurations, dedicated lens support brackets will be necessary to safely balance and operate the lens.
What filter thread size does this lens accept?+
The lens features a 52mm filter thread at the front. This can be used with 52mm filters directly, or adapted to fit standard matte box systems commonly used in cinema production.

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