Cooke 180mm T2.8 Anamorphic/i SF Cinema Prime Lens
The Cooke 180mm T2.8 is a 180mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Cooke 180mm T2.8 Anamorphic/i SF Cinema Prime Lens
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Lens Overview — Cooke 180mm T2.8
Key Features — Cooke 180mm T2.8
180mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed focal length delivers consistent optical performance and a compressed, narrow field of view suited to portraiture, close-ups, and long-distance cinematic shots.
Anamorphic Optical Design: Produces the widescreen 2.39:1 aspect ratio and characteristic anamorphic rendering — including oval bokeh and horizontal lens flares — favored in high-end narrative filmmaking.
Special Flare (SF) Character: The SF designation indicates a distinct, intentionally crafted flare character within Cooke's Anamorphic/i lineup, giving cinematographers a specific aesthetic signature.
T2.8 Maximum Aperture: A fast maximum aperture for a telephoto anamorphic prime, supporting controlled depth of field and usable exposure levels in lower-light conditions.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures broad compatibility with digital cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, and other major manufacturers.
Super 35 Format Coverage: Optimized for the Super 35 sensor size, the most widely used format in professional digital cinema production.
Lens Specifications — Cooke 180mm T2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 180mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 5.8kg |
Description — Cooke 180mm T2.8
The Cooke 180mm T2.8 Anamorphic/i SF Cinema Prime Lens is a dedicated anamorphic telephoto prime built for serious cinema production. It features a fixed 180mm focal length and a maximum aperture of T2.8, giving directors of photography meaningful control over exposure in telephoto shooting situations. The lens mounts via a PL Mount, the established standard in the professional cinema world, and covers the Super 35 format that underpins the majority of high-end digital cinema workflows.
Focus is entirely manual, as is expected in a professional cinema context where a skilled focus puller operates the lens in conjunction with a follow-focus or remote focus system. At 5.8 kg, this is a demanding lens physically, and productions should account for its weight when planning support rigs, camera packages, and carry logistics. No image stabilization is incorporated, placing the responsibility for a stable image on the camera support system.
The SF designation marks it as a Special Flare variant within the Anamorphic/i lineup, though specific optical construction details are not captured in the available specification data.
Pros — Cooke 180mm T2.8
- ✓T2.8 maximum aperture provides useful light-gathering capability for a 180mm anamorphic prime
- ✓PL Mount is the professional cinema industry standard, offering broad camera compatibility
- ✓Super 35 format coverage aligns with the most widely used digital cinema sensor size
Cons — Cooke 180mm T2.8
- ✗At 5.8 kg, the lens is very heavy, requiring robust support rigs and experienced grip teams
- ✗No image stabilization, which is typical for cinema primes but worth noting for handheld or gimbal operators
- ✗No filter thread listed in specifications, which may complicate direct front-of-lens filtration
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