Cooke 32mm T2.8 Mini S4/I Prime Cine Lens with Feet Focus Scale
The Cooke 32mm T2.8 is a 32mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Cooke 32mm T2.8 Mini S4/I Prime Cine Lens with Feet Focus Scale
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Lens Overview — Cooke 32mm T2.8
Key Features — Cooke 32mm T2.8
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle designed for Super 35 sensors, the most widely used format in digital cinema production.
T2.8 Maximum Aperture: Consistent, calibrated light transmission suitable for controlled studio and location shooting environments.
32mm Focal Length: Sits in standard focal length territory on Super 35, making it versatile for dialogue scenes, coverage, and documentary work.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring engineered for repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller on set.
Feet Focus Scale: Imperial focus markings make it ready to use on productions operating with feet-based measurement workflows.
Lens Specifications — Cooke 32mm T2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 32mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1.59kg |
Description — Cooke 32mm T2.8
The Cooke 32mm T2.8 Mini S4/I Prime Cine Lens is a dedicated cinema prime built around the PL Mount and designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format. With a maximum aperture of T2.8, it delivers consistent light transmission across its focus range, expressed in the T-stop measurement standard used throughout the cinema industry. The 32mm focal length places it in standard focal length territory on Super 35, making it a versatile choice for a broad range of shooting situations.
Focus is manual only, with a feet-based focus scale that makes it ready to use on productions working in imperial measurements without any additional modification. The lens belongs to the Prime category with a standard focal length range classification and is purpose-built for Cinema / Video camera systems. At 1.59 kg, it has the heft expected of a professional cinema prime.
There is no image stabilization, consistent with cine lenses intended for use on stabilized rigs and support systems.
Pros — Cooke 32mm T2.8
- ✓PL Mount compatibility makes it suitable for a wide range of professional cinema cameras
- ✓Super 35 lens format aligns with the most common digital cinema sensor size
- ✓T2.8 maximum aperture provides solid light transmission for a standard prime focal length
Cons — Cooke 32mm T2.8
- ✗No image stabilization, which is expected for a cine prime but worth noting for handheld operators without a rig
- ✗At 1.59 kg, the lens adds considerable weight to a camera package
- ✗No filter thread size listed in specifications, so front filter compatibility is unconfirmed
Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 32mm T2.8
What mount does this lens use?+
The Cooke 32mm T2.8 Mini S4/I uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional digital cinema cameras. It is not natively compatible with other mount systems without an adapter.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
This lens is designed for the Super 35 format. It is optimized for cinema cameras with Super 35 sensors and may not cover larger sensor formats.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. This is a fully manual focus lens with no autofocus capability and no image stabilization. This is standard for professional cinema prime lenses, where manual control is preferred.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.8. T-stops are a cinema industry measurement of actual light transmission, used instead of f-stops on cine lenses.
Does this lens have a feet or meters focus scale?+
This version of the lens comes with a feet focus scale, which is specified in the product title and intended for productions that work in imperial measurements.
How heavy is this lens?+
The lens weighs 1.59 kg. This is a meaningful consideration when building out a camera rig, as it will affect overall balance and the support equipment required.