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Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/i Zoom Lens

The Cooke 30-95mm is a 30–95mm f/2.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/i Zoom Lens

Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/i Zoom Lens

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Lens Overview — Cooke 30-95mm

The Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/i is a cinema zoom lens built for professional film and digital movie production. Spanning a focal length range of 30mm to 95mm, it covers the standard zoom territory that cinematographers rely on across a wide variety of shooting scenarios, from wider establishing shots to tighter portrait-range framings. The lens is designed around a Super 35 image circle, making it compatible with the cinema cameras most commonly found on professional sets today.

It mounts via PL Mount, the industry-standard cinema lens mount, ensuring broad compatibility across digital and film movie camera platforms. At T2.9 — wait, the specifications list a maximum aperture value of 2.9, consistent with a fast zoom suitable for controlled lighting environments. Focus is entirely manual, as expected from a cinema lens intended for use with a dedicated focus puller.

The lens weighs 4kg, which is a meaningful consideration for rigging and operator fatigue on longer shooting days. Image stabilization is not present, which is standard for a cinema zoom of this class. There is no filter thread size listed in the specifications.

Overall, the Varotal/i represents a capable standard zoom option for Super 35 cinema productions using PL Mount cameras.

Key Features — Cooke 30-95mm

30-95mm Focal Range: Covers standard zoom territory from moderate wide to short telephoto, useful for establishing shots through to tighter portrait-range framings in a single lens.

T2.9 Maximum Aperture: A fast maximum aperture for a zoom of this range, allowing for usable exposure in controlled lighting conditions without sacrificing depth of field options.

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

Super 35 Coverage: Image circle designed for Super 35, the most widely used sensor format in professional cinema production today.

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

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls when working with a dedicated focus puller on set.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 30-95mm

Cooke 30-95mm full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimeZoom
Focal Length30–95mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.9
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight4kg

Description — Cooke 30-95mm

The Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/i is a PL Mount cinema zoom lens designed for Super 35 format cameras in professional film and digital production environments. It spans a 30mm to 95mm focal length range — categorized as a standard zoom — giving cinematographers flexibility across a practical range of compositions without swapping glass. The lens features a manual focus design with no autofocus, in keeping with cinema production workflows.

Its maximum aperture is f/2.9, providing solid low-light performance for a zoom of this class. The lens weighs 4kg, which is a relevant consideration for rig configuration and camera support choices. Image stabilization is not included. No filter thread size is listed in the specifications, so front-of-lens filter mounting should be confirmed with the seller.

Intended for Cinema / Video camera systems, the Varotal/i is built around the PL Mount standard that underpins professional cinema camera ecosystems. For productions shooting on Super 35 cameras with PL Mount compatibility, this lens offers a well-matched standard zoom option.

Pros — Cooke 30-95mm

  • ✓30mm to 95mm focal length range covers standard zoom territory useful across many production scenarios
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage suits the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema cameras
  • ✓PL Mount provides compatibility with a broad range of professional cinema and film cameras

Cons — Cooke 30-95mm

  • ✗At 4kg, the lens is heavy and may add meaningful strain on rigs and operators during extended shoots
  • ✗No image stabilization, which requires additional stabilization solutions for handheld or moving camera work
  • ✗No filter thread size listed in specifications, so front-of-lens filtration compatibility is unclear without further research

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 30-95mm

What focal length range does the Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/i cover?+
The lens covers a focal length range of 30mm to 95mm, which the specifications classify as a standard zoom range. This makes it useful for a broad variety of production setups without changing lenses.
What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/i uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. It is designed for Cinema / Video camera systems.
What image sensor format does this lens cover?+
According to the specifications, the lens covers a Super 35 image format. Shooters working with larger sensors should verify coverage compatibility before use.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No. The specifications confirm that autofocus is not supported and focus type is manual. This is consistent with professional cinema lens design, where manual focus pulled by a dedicated crew member is standard practice.
How heavy is the Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/i?+
The lens weighs 4kg according to the specifications. This is a substantial weight that should be factored into rig planning, support system selection, and operator endurance considerations.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The specifications list a maximum aperture value of 2.9. Buyers should verify with Cooke or the seller whether this refers to a T-stop or f-stop rating, as cinema lenses commonly use T-stop calibration.

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