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Cooke 25mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i Prime Lens

The Cooke 25mm T2.3 is a 25mm f/2.3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 25mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i Prime Lens

Cooke 25mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i Prime Lens

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Lens Overview — Cooke 25mm T2.3

The Cooke 25mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i Prime Lens is a cinema-grade prime designed for Super 35 sensor formats, built around a PL mount and positioned as a standard focal length option within an anamorphic lens lineup. With a maximum aperture of T2.3, it offers a solid combination of light-gathering capability and optical control suited to professional cinema production environments. The lens is a true prime, covering a single focal length of 25mm, and operates entirely in manual focus mode — a standard expectation for dedicated cinema glass where precise, repeatable focus pulls are essential.

At 4,200 grams, this is a substantial piece of glass, reflecting the optical and mechanical engineering typically required for an anamorphic cinema prime at this level. The PL mount ensures broad compatibility across professional cinema camera platforms that accept the industry-standard PL interface. Image stabilization is not present, which is common for cinema lenses intended for use on stabilized rigs or controlled set environments.

The lens is categorized within the Cinema / Video camera system, reinforcing its purpose-built focus on professional motion picture and high-end video production rather than stills photography. It carries no filter thread size on record.

Key Features — Cooke 25mm T2.3

2x Anamorphic Squeeze: Delivers the characteristic widescreen image, oval bokeh, and horizontal lens flares associated with anamorphic cinema photography.

T2.3 Maximum Aperture: Provides strong light transmission for a cinema anamorphic prime, supporting shooting in lower-light conditions without heavy reliance on artificial lighting.

25mm Prime Focal Length: A fixed standard-to-wide focal length well suited to establishing shots, environmental storytelling, and general coverage work in anamorphic production.

Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, the most widely used frame size across professional digital cinema cameras.

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

/i Technology Metadata: Cooke's /i Technology communicates real-time lens data — including focus distance, aperture, and depth of field — directly to the camera and production metadata systems.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 25mm T2.3

Cooke 25mm T2.3 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography, Creative Effects
Lens TypeAnamorphic
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length25mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.3
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight4200g

Description — Cooke 25mm T2.3

The Cooke 25mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i Prime Lens is engineered for professional cinema production, built around a PL mount and optimized for Super 35 sensor formats. Its 25mm fixed focal length places it squarely in the standard range, making it a versatile choice for a wide variety of scene types in a production lens package. The maximum aperture of T2.3 — measured as a T-stop for accurate light transmission representation — gives cinematographers meaningful exposure latitude in controlled and challenging lighting conditions alike.

Weighing in at 4,200 grams, this is a substantial cinema prime that reflects the mechanical and optical construction expected at this level of professional glass. The lens operates with manual focus only, consistent with cinema industry standards where focus pullers require direct, tactile control. No image stabilization is present, and there is no recorded filter thread size. The lens is classified within the Cinema / Video camera system and carries a Prime designation, confirming it as a single focal length optic with no zoom range.

The anamorphic type classification defines its optical character and intended use in widescreen cinematic production.

Pros — Cooke 25mm T2.3

  • ✓Maximum aperture of T2.3 provides strong light-gathering performance for a cinema anamorphic prime
  • ✓Super 35 lens format ensures compatibility with the most widely used cinema sensor size
  • ✓PL mount offers broad compatibility with professional cinema camera platforms

Cons — Cooke 25mm T2.3

  • ✗At 4,200g, the lens is exceptionally heavy, which may place significant demands on rigging and support systems
  • ✗No image stabilization is included, requiring external stabilization solutions on set
  • ✗No filter thread size is available in specifications, which may complicate on-lens filtration setups

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 25mm T2.3

What camera mount does this Cooke anamorphic lens use?+
The lens is built with a PL mount, which is the standard mount used across professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of cinema camera bodies that accept PL-mount lenses.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The lens is designed for Super 35 format sensors, as listed in its specifications under lensFormat. It is not specified for larger formats beyond Super 35.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No. The lens is manual focus only, with autofocus listed as false in the specifications. This is standard for cinema prime lenses, where manual focus pulls are the professional norm.
How heavy is the Cooke 25mm T2.3 Anamorphic/i Prime?+
The lens weighs 4,200 grams according to its specifications. This is a significant weight that should be factored into your rig and support system planning before a shoot.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.3, expressed as a T-stop value, which is the standard light transmission measurement used for cinema lenses rather than the f-stop used in photographic lenses.
Does this lens have image stabilization?+
No. Image stabilization is listed as None in the specifications. For cinema production, stabilization is typically handled at the rig or camera level rather than within the lens itself.

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