Cooke 180mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i Cinematic Prime Lens
The Cooke 180mm T2.3 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 T2.3 Anamorphic/i Cinematic Prime Lens
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Lens Overview — Cooke 180mm T2.3
Key Features — Cooke 180mm T2.3
180mm Telephoto Prime: A dedicated focal length well-suited for close-up character work, detail shots, and compressed-perspective compositions on professional productions.
2x Anamorphic Squeeze: Produces the widescreen cinematic aesthetic associated with anamorphic optics, including characteristic lens flares and oval bokeh.
T2.3 Maximum Aperture: Reasonably fast light-gathering for a telephoto anamorphic prime, giving cinematographers meaningful control over exposure and depth-of-field rendering in lower-light conditions.
Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 image format, the most widely used sensor size across professional cinema camera systems.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera bodies from ARRI, RED, and other Super 35 platforms.
/i Technology: Cooke's proprietary lens metadata system continuously transmits focus, aperture, and depth-of-field data to the camera for use in post-production workflows.
Lens Specifications — Cooke 180mm T2.3
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 180mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.3 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 5.8kg |
Description — Cooke 180mm T2.3
The Cooke 180mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i is a prime lens built for professional Cinema and Video production, operating on a PL Mount and covering the Super 35 image format. With a fixed 180mm telephoto focal length, it is purpose-built for productions where precise focal length selection matters. The T2.3 maximum aperture provides solid light-gathering performance for a telephoto prime in this class, giving cinematographers room to work in challenging lighting conditions while maintaining control over depth of field.
Lens type is Anamorphic, making it appropriate for productions targeting widescreen cinematic presentation. Focus is manual, in keeping with the standards of high-end cinema production where focus pullers manage glass precisely and deliberately. There is no image stabilization, which is expected for a lens of this type used on supported cinema rigs.
Weighing 5.8 kg, this is a serious piece of cinema glass that requires appropriate rigging and lens support. No filter thread size is specified, so integration with matte box systems should be confirmed before production.
Pros — Cooke 180mm T2.3
- ✓Fast T2.3 maximum aperture for a 180mm telephoto anamorphic prime, offering meaningful low-light capability
- ✓PL Mount provides compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema cameras used in Super 35 productions
- ✓Anamorphic type lens designed specifically for cinematic widescreen production workflows
Cons — Cooke 180mm T2.3
- ✗At 5.8 kg, this is a heavy lens that demands robust lens support and a well-configured cinema rig
- ✗No image stabilization, meaning any camera movement must be managed entirely through rigging and technique
- ✗No filter thread size listed, which may complicate matte box and filter integration planning
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 180mm T2.3
What camera mount does this lens use?+
This lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. It is designed for use in Cinema and Video camera systems.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The lens is designed to cover the Super 35 image format, which is one of the most common sensor sizes used in professional digital cinema cameras.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. This is consistent with professional cinema production workflows where a dedicated focus puller operates the focus ring, often via a follow focus system.
How heavy is this lens and what does that mean for rigging?+
The lens weighs 5.8 kg, which is substantial. Cinematographers should plan for proper lens support brackets and a well-balanced cinema rig to safely operate this lens on a camera.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.3. T-stop ratings measure actual light transmission rather than the theoretical f-stop, making T2.3 a meaningful specification for exposure calculations in cinema production.
Is this lens a zoom or a prime?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 180mm. It has no zoom capability, and its telephoto focal length classification makes it well-suited for close-up and detail work on set.