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Cooke 21mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens

The Cooke 21mm T2.2 Prime Lens is a 21mm f/2.2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 21mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens

Cooke 21mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens

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Lens Overview — Cooke 21mm T2.2 Prime Lens

The Cooke 21mm Panchro/i Classic is a manual-focus prime lens built for cinema and video production, designed around a PL mount and optimized for Super 35 format sensors. With a maximum aperture of T2.2, it sits comfortably in wide-angle territory at a fixed 21mm focal length, making it a practical choice for establishing shots, interiors, and environmental storytelling where a broader field of view is essential. The lens is manual focus only, which aligns with professional cinema workflows where precise, repeatable focus pulls are the standard.

At 1,500 grams, it carries a meaningful weight that reflects its robust cine construction, though it remains manageable for shoulder-rig and gimbal setups depending on the camera configuration. The PL mount is the industry-standard choice for cinema cameras, ensuring broad compatibility across the professional filmmaking ecosystem. With no image stabilization — as is typical of cinema primes where stabilization is handled at the camera or rig level — the optical design can prioritize image rendering characteristics.

The lens carries no autofocus capability, reinforcing its identity as a tool built for deliberate, controlled cinematography environments where a focus puller or the operator handles all focus work manually.

Key Features — Cooke 21mm T2.2 Prime Lens

21mm Wide-Angle Prime: Fixed 21mm focal length covers a broad field of view, well-suited for establishing shots, interior scenes, and environmental storytelling.

T2.2 Maximum Aperture: Solid light transmission rating supports shooting in lower-light conditions while providing noticeable background separation.

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

Super 35 Format Coverage: Optimized for the Super 35 sensor size, which remains the most widely used format in professional cinema and episodic production.

Cooke /i Technology: Transmits real-time lens metadata — including focus, aperture, and distortion data — to the camera and on-set monitoring systems for use in VFX and post-production workflows.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller in professional cinematography environments.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 21mm T2.2 Prime Lens

Cooke 21mm T2.2 Prime Lens full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesStudio, Documentary, Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length21mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.2
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual Focus
Image StabilizationNone
Weight1500g

Description — Cooke 21mm T2.2 Prime Lens

The Cooke 21mm Panchro/i Classic is a prime cinema lens with a fixed 21mm focal length, designed for Super 35 format coverage and mounted via the industry-standard PL Mount. Its maximum aperture of T2.2 offers meaningful light-gathering performance for wide-angle cinematography, whether on a controlled studio set or a more demanding location shoot. Weighing 1,500 grams, the lens is built to the physical standards expected of professional cinema glass, balancing durability with usability across a range of rig configurations.

Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus system — placing it firmly in the realm of dedicated cinema production where a focus puller manages all focus operations. Image stabilization is not included, consistent with cinema lens conventions where stabilization is addressed at the rig or camera body level. The lens operates within the Cinema / Video camera system category, making it purpose-built for the demands of professional filmmaking rather than hybrid photo/video use. For productions shooting on Super 35 digital cinema cameras with PL mount compatibility, this 21mm prime delivers a reliable wide-angle option in the Panchro/i Classic lineup.

Pros — Cooke 21mm T2.2 Prime Lens

  • ✓Wide-angle 21mm focal length well-suited for expansive cinematic compositions
  • ✓T2.2 maximum aperture provides solid light-gathering capability for low-light shooting
  • ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with professional cinema camera platforms

Cons — Cooke 21mm T2.2 Prime Lens

  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions on set
  • ✗No autofocus — limits use in run-and-gun or solo shooter scenarios
  • ✗No filter thread size listed, which may complicate on-set filtration planning

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 21mm T2.2 Prime Lens

What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Cooke 21mm Panchro/i Classic uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. It is not natively compatible with other mount systems, so an adapter would be required for non-PL bodies.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The lens is designed for Super 35 format coverage. Shooters using cameras with larger sensors should verify coverage before use, as vignetting may occur beyond the Super 35 image circle.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No — this is a fully manual focus lens with no autofocus capability, and it has no image stabilization. This is consistent with professional cinema lens design, where focus is controlled by a dedicated focus puller and stabilization is managed at the rig or camera level.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.2. This T-stop rating reflects actual light transmission, making it a reliable value for exposure calculation in cinema production environments.
How heavy is the Cooke 21mm Panchro/i Classic?+
The lens weighs 1,500 grams. This should be factored into rig balancing and gimbal payload planning when building out a camera package.
Is this lens suitable for video as well as film production?+
Yes — the lens is categorized under the Cinema / Video camera system and is built around the PL mount standard used across both film and digital cinema cameras. Its manual focus design and T-stop aperture rating make it well-suited for professional production environments.

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