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Cooke 25mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens - PL Mount

The Cooke 25mm T2.2 Prime Lens is a 25mm f/2.2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 25mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens - PL Mount

Cooke 25mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens - PL Mount

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Lens Overview — Cooke 25mm T2.2 Prime Lens

The Cooke 25mm Panchro/i Classic is a manual-focus prime lens built for the cinema and video world, mounted in the industry-standard PL Mount configuration. Sitting in the wide-angle focal length range at a fixed 25mm, this lens is designed around a Super 35 sensor format, making it a natural fit for digital cinema cameras that use that widely adopted format. With a maximum aperture of T2.2, it offers a solid balance between light transmission and optical control, giving cinematographers meaningful low-light capability without sacrificing the rendering characteristics the Panchro/i Classic series is known for.

Weighing in at 1.5kg, it carries a substantial but manageable build that suits professional cinema rigging setups. Focus is entirely manual, which aligns with standard cinema workflow practices where a dedicated focus puller handles critical focus duties. There is no image stabilization, which is again typical for a lens intended for use on stabilized rigs, gimbals, or locked-off camera setups.

This 25mm prime slots naturally into a wider Panchro/i Classic set, giving productions a consistent optical family to draw from across multiple focal lengths.

Key Features — Cooke 25mm T2.2 Prime Lens

25mm Wide-Angle Prime: A fixed 25mm focal length covers a versatile wide perspective commonly used for establishing shots, interiors, and environmental storytelling in cinema.

T2.2 Maximum Aperture: A T-stop rating of 2.2 provides reliable, calibrated light transmission for consistent exposure matching across a lens set.

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

Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, which remains the dominant standard in digital cinema production worldwide.

Cooke /i Technology: Transmits lens metadata — including focal length, aperture, and focus distance — directly to the camera and compatible on-set monitoring systems.

Classic Cooke Rendering: The Panchro/i Classic series is engineered to replicate the warm, organic optical character of vintage Cooke Speed Panchro lenses.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 25mm T2.2 Prime Lens

Cooke 25mm T2.2 Prime Lens full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesStudio, Video / Cinematography
Lens TypePrime
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length25mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.2
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight1.5kg

Description — Cooke 25mm T2.2 Prime Lens

The Cooke 25mm Panchro/i Classic is a prime cinema lens built for Cinema / Video camera systems, featuring a PL Mount for broad professional compatibility. Operating at a fixed 25mm focal length in the wide-angle range, it delivers a maximum aperture of T2.2, providing reliable light transmission for a variety of production environments. The lens is designed to cover the Super 35 format, matching the sensor size found in many professional digital cinema cameras.

Focus is handled entirely manually, fitting seamlessly into traditional cinema workflows where precision focus control is managed by a dedicated crew member. With no image stabilization, the lens is intended for use on properly stabilized rigs and support systems. At 1.5kg, it has a solid, professional build weight suited to standard cinema rigging.

As part of the Panchro/i Classic series, this 25mm prime is designed to work alongside other focal lengths in the family, sharing mount, format coverage, and aperture characteristics for production consistency.

Pros — Cooke 25mm T2.2 Prime Lens

  • ✓Wide-angle 25mm focal length covers a versatile and commonly used perspective for cinema work
  • ✓Maximum aperture of T2.2 provides solid light-gathering performance for interior and low-light shooting
  • ✓PL Mount ensures broad compatibility across professional cinema camera platforms

Cons — Cooke 25mm T2.2 Prime Lens

  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld or moving shots
  • ✗At 1.5kg, the lens adds meaningful weight to a cinema rig, which may be a factor in extended handheld use
  • ✗Manual focus only with no autofocus option, limiting use in run-and-gun or solo shooting scenarios

Videos — Cooke 25mm T2.2 Prime Lens

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 25mm T2.2 Prime Lens

What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Cooke 25mm Panchro/i Classic uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of digital cinema platforms that accept PL Mount lenses.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
This lens is rated for Super 35 format coverage. Shooters working with cameras that use sensors larger than Super 35 should verify coverage before use, as vignetting may occur.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No, the Cooke 25mm Panchro/i Classic is a fully manual focus lens. This is standard for cinema prime lenses, where focus is typically managed by a dedicated focus puller using a follow focus system.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.2. T-stop values measure actual light transmission rather than the theoretical f-stop, making T2.2 a practical and reliable rating for exposure consistency across a lens set.
How heavy is this lens?+
The lens weighs 1.5kg. This is a typical weight for a professional cinema prime and should be factored into rig balance and support system planning.
Is this lens part of a matched set?+
Yes, this 25mm is part of the Panchro/i Classic Prime series. The consistent PL Mount, Super 35 format, and T2.2 maximum aperture across the series allow productions to use multiple focal lengths within a matched optical family.

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