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Cooke 18mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens - PL Mount

The Cooke 18mm T2.2 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 T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens - PL Mount

Cooke 18mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens - PL Mount

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Lens Overview — Cooke 18mm T2.2

The Cooke 18mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens is a wide-angle cine prime designed for Super 35 format cinema and video cameras, mounted via a PL Mount. With a maximum aperture of T2.2, this manual-focus lens offers solid light-gathering capability for a wide-angle prime in professional cinema production environments. It is built specifically for the Cinema / Video camera system, making it a purpose-driven tool rather than an adapted photographic optic.

The lens has a fixed 18mm focal length, placing it firmly in the wide-angle range — useful for establishing shots, environmental coverage, and tight interior spaces where a broader perspective is needed. Weighing in at 1,450g, it carries a substantial but manageable build typical of professional cine primes. The 105mm filter thread accommodates large-format filtration solutions common on cinema sets.

Image stabilization is not present, which is standard for manual cinema prime lenses intended for use on stabilized rigs, gimbals, or locked-off setups. There is no autofocus, consistent with professional cinema lens design philosophy where manual follow-focus systems are the norm. The lens covers image formats up to Super 35, making it compatible with the majority of professional digital cinema cameras in active production use today.

Key Features — Cooke 18mm T2.2

18mm Wide-Angle Prime: Fixed 18mm focal length provides a consistent wide perspective suited for establishing shots, interiors, and environmental coverage.

T2.2 Maximum Aperture: Strong light-gathering capability for a wide-angle cine prime, useful in low-light production environments without sacrificing depth-of-field control.

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

Super 35 Coverage: Image circle covers the Super 35 format, matching the most widely used sensor size in professional digital cinema production.

Cooke /i Technology: Embedded /i metadata protocol communicates lens data — including focal length, aperture, and focus distance — to compatible camera systems for use in post-production workflows.

Classic Cooke Look: The Panchro/i Classic line is designed to replicate the organic, warm rendering characteristic of vintage Cooke optics while meeting modern mechanical tolerances.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 18mm T2.2

Cooke 18mm T2.2 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
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

The Cooke 18mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens is a dedicated wide-angle prime built for professional Cinema / Video production. Mounted via a PL Mount, it integrates directly with the professional cinema camera ecosystem without the need for adapters. The lens delivers a T2.2 maximum aperture, offering reliable light-gathering performance in a wide-angle configuration.

Covering image sensors up to the Super 35 format, it is designed to work with the predominant sensor standard found across professional digital cinema cameras in use today. This is a manual focus prime with no autofocus capability, which aligns with the established practice of using dedicated focus pullers and follow-focus rigs on professional sets. The fixed 18mm focal length places this lens squarely in the wide-angle range, suitable for expansive environmental coverage, interiors, and establishing sequences.

Weighing 1,450g, the lens has the density expected of a professional cinema optic. The 105mm filter thread supports large-format filtration. Image stabilization is not included, standard for a cine prime intended for use with dedicated stabilization equipment.

Pros — Cooke 18mm T2.2

  • ✓Wide T2.2 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering performance for a cine wide-angle prime
  • ✓PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional Cinema / Video camera systems
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage suits the most widely used sensor size in digital cinema production

Cons — Cooke 18mm T2.2

  • ✗At 1,450g, the weight may be a consideration for handheld or gimbal-based operators compared to lighter wide-angle options
  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for moving shots
  • ✗Super 35 format coverage only — not suitable for larger format sensors beyond that specification

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 18mm T2.2

What camera mount does this Cooke Panchro/i Classic 18mm use?+
This lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras in the Cinema / Video camera system category. It is not natively compatible with DSLR or mirrorless mounts without an adapter.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, autofocus is not supported. This is a manual focus lens, consistent with professional cinema lens design where follow-focus systems and focus pullers are the standard approach on set.
What sensor format does the Cooke 18mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic cover?+
The lens is designed to cover the Super 35 format. It is not specified for larger format coverage, so users with sensors exceeding Super 35 dimensions should verify compatibility before use.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.2, measured in T-stops as is standard for cinema lenses. This provides solid light transmission at the wide end of the aperture range for a professional cine prime.
What filter size does this lens accept?+
The lens has a 105mm filter thread, which is a large diameter common to professional cinema primes. This size accommodates most cinema matte box systems and threaded filter solutions used on professional productions.
How much does this lens weigh?+
The Cooke 18mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic weighs 1,450g. This should be factored into rig and support system planning, particularly for handheld or gimbal configurations where total payload matters.

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