Skip to product overview

Cooke 18mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens for Full Frame (PL Mount)

The Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens is a 18mm f/2.2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 18mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens for Full Frame (PL Mount)

Cooke 18mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens for Full Frame (PL Mount)

Get notified when one lists.

We'll text or email you the moment a Cooke 18mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens for Full Frame (PL Mount) is listed on GearFocus.

Have a Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens sitting in your bag?

You'd be the first listing for this model.
Serious buyers are already watching — list yours in minutes.

Sell your Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens on GearFocus

Lens Overview — Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens

The Cooke 18mm Panchro/i Classic is a manual-focus prime lens built for the PL Mount and designed to cover the full frame image format. With a maximum aperture of T2.2, it offers a solid wide-angle option for cinematographers working on digital cinema and film productions alike. The lens sits firmly in the wide-angle focal length range at 18mm, making it a natural choice for establishing shots, environmental storytelling, and immersive interior scenes where a broader field of view is essential.

Weighing in at 1590g, it has the heft expected of a professional cinema prime, reflecting the robust construction associated with this class of optic. A 105mm filter thread accommodates common cinema filter systems, keeping workflows consistent across a set of lenses. The lens operates exclusively in manual focus, which aligns with standard cinema production practices where dedicated focus pullers control focus with precision.

There is no image stabilization, which is expected for a lens of this type mounted on a cinema rig. The PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with industry-standard cinema camera bodies. For productions prioritizing a consistent, classic wide-angle look with full frame coverage, the Cooke 18mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 represents a purpose-built tool worth serious consideration.

Key Features — Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens

18mm Wide-Angle Prime: A fixed 18mm focal length delivers a broad field of view suited to establishing shots, environmental storytelling, and immersive interior scenes.

T2.2 Maximum Aperture: A fast T2.2 stop allows shooting in lower light conditions and provides meaningful depth-of-field control for a wide-angle prime.

Full Frame Coverage: Designed to cover the full frame image circle, making it compatible with larger sensor cinema cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE.

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

Cooke /i Technology: Encodes and transmits lens metadata — including aperture, focus distance, and depth of field — to the camera and on-set data systems in real time.

Classic Cooke Look: The Panchro/i Classic series is tuned to render the warm, organic character historically associated with Cooke glass, distinguishing it from more clinical modern optics.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens

Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesStudio, Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects
Lens TypePrime
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length18mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.2
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread105mm

Description — Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens

The Cooke 18mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 is a prime cinema lens built around the PL Mount and engineered to cover the full frame image format. Its 18mm focal length places it firmly in the wide-angle range, offering cinematographers a broad field of view suited to expansive environmental shots and dramatic interior scenes. The lens opens to a maximum aperture of T2.2, a T-stop measurement that reflects real-world light transmission, giving productions a dependable exposure reference under controlled lighting conditions.

Operating in manual focus only, it integrates naturally into professional cinema workflows where dedicated focus pullers handle critical focus adjustments. With a 105mm filter thread, the lens accommodates a wide range of professional cinema filter systems, helping maintain consistent visual treatment across a production. Weighing 1590g, it carries the solid build quality expected of a professional cinema prime.

There is no image stabilization, consistent with standard cinema prime lens design. The PL Mount ensures compatibility with industry-standard cinema cameras, making this lens a practical wide-angle option for productions working within the full frame format.

Pros — Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens

  • ✓T2.2 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability for a wide-angle cinema prime
  • ✓Full frame coverage (lensFormat: Full Frame) makes it compatible with larger sensor cinema cameras
  • ✓PL Mount is an industry-standard cinema mount with broad camera body compatibility

Cons — Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens

  • ✗At 1590g, the lens is substantial and may add significant weight to handheld or gimbal rigs
  • ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None), though this is typical for PL mount cinema primes
  • ✗Manual focus only (autoFocus: false) — not suited for any run-and-gun or solo shooting scenarios requiring autofocus

Videos — Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens

Cooke's NEW Modern Tiny Speed Panchro Cine Lenses!! - Cooke SP3 Lens Review — CVP

Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens

What camera mount does this Cooke lens use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the industry-standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it directly compatible with a wide range of digital cinema and film camera bodies without the need for an adapter.
Does this lens cover full frame sensors?+
Yes, the lens format is specified as Full Frame, meaning it is designed to cover full frame image sensors and film formats. This makes it suitable for use on modern large-format cinema cameras.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.2. Note that this is a T-stop rating, which reflects actual light transmission rather than the geometric f-stop measurement, making it a more precise specification for cinema exposure work.
Does the lens support autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. This is consistent with professional cinema production workflows where a dedicated focus puller operates focus independently of the camera operator.
What filter size does this lens accept?+
The lens has a 105mm filter thread, which is a common size in professional cinema lens sets. Using compatible matte boxes or step rings, standard cinema filters can be mounted directly.
How heavy is the Cooke 18mm Panchro/i Classic?+
The lens weighs 1590g. This is worth factoring in when configuring a camera rig, particularly for handheld, shoulder-mounted, or gimbal-based setups where weight balance is important.

Similar to Cooke 18mm T2.2 Prime Lens

Loading similar products...