Cooke 25mm S4/i T2 Cinema Prime Lens
The Cooke 25mm T2 is a 25mm f/2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Cooke 25mm S4/i T2 Cinema Prime Lens
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Lens Overview — Cooke 25mm T2
Key Features — Cooke 25mm T2
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
T2 Maximum Aperture: Solid light transmission for a cinema prime, giving cinematographers useful exposure flexibility in lower-light conditions.
25mm Wide-Angle Focal Length: A frequently used cinema focal length well suited to establishing shots, environmental storytelling, and immersive perspectives.
Super 35 Format Coverage: Designed to cover the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema production with no vignetting.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls and compatibility with standard cinema follow-focus systems.
Cooke /i Technology: Embedded lens metadata system transmits real-time lens data to the camera and on-set systems for streamlined post-production workflows.
Lens Specifications — Cooke 25mm T2
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 25mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
Description — Cooke 25mm T2
The Cooke 25mm S4/i T2 Cinema Prime Lens is a purpose-built wide-angle prime for professional cinema production. Mounted via PL Mount, it fits the most widely adopted lens interface in the cinema industry, offering broad camera compatibility within Cinema / Video production environments. The lens delivers a maximum aperture of T2, providing reliable light transmission measured in true T-stop values for consistent exposure matching across a lens set.
Covering the Super 35 format, it aligns with the predominant sensor size used in professional cinema cameras today. At a fixed focal length of 25mm, this prime occupies the wide-angle range, a go-to perspective for immersive and environmental cinematography. Focus is fully manual, in keeping with professional cinema production standards that rely on dedicated focus pullers for precise, repeatable pulls.
The lens accepts 52mm front filters and has a total weight of 1,587.6g, reflecting its robust professional-grade construction. No image stabilization is present, consistent with cinema prime design philosophy.
Pros — Cooke 25mm T2
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2 provides strong light-gathering performance for a cinema prime
- ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema cameras
- ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the most prevalent cinema sensor size
Cons — Cooke 25mm T2
- ✗No autofocus, which limits versatility in run-and-gun or documentary-style shooting without a dedicated focus puller
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring reliance on external stabilization systems for handheld work
- ✗Weight of 1,587.6g may add up when building a multi-lens cinema package for travel productions
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 25mm T2
What camera mount does the Cooke 25mm S4/i T2 use?+
This lens uses a PL Mount, which is the industry-standard cinema lens mount. It is designed for use with cinema cameras that accept PL Mount lenses within the Cinema / Video camera system category.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Cooke 25mm S4/i T2 is designed to cover Super 35 format sensors. This is one of the most common sensor sizes in professional cinema cameras, making this lens broadly applicable across mainstream cinema production platforms.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2. T-stop ratings measure actual light transmission through the lens, making this a meaningful and consistent exposure reference across a cinema lens set.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. This is a fully manual focus cinema prime with no autofocus capability and no image stabilization. Both omissions are standard for professional cinema primes, which are typically used with dedicated focus pullers and externally stabilized camera rigs.
What filter size does the Cooke 25mm S4/i T2 accept?+
The lens has a 52mm filter thread. This allows direct attachment of standard 52mm screw-in filters, though step-up rings may be needed if matching to a larger common filter diameter across a cinema lens set.
How heavy is this lens?+
The Cooke 25mm S4/i T2 weighs 1,587.6g. This is a substantial weight typical of professional cinema prime construction, and should be factored into camera rig balancing and lens package logistics.