Cooke 50mm Anamorphic
The Cooke 50mm Anamorphic is a 50mm f/2.3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Cooke 50mm Anamorphic
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Lens Overview — Cooke 50mm Anamorphic
Key Features — Cooke 50mm Anamorphic
2x Anamorphic Squeeze: Captures the widescreen cinematic image and characteristic horizontal lens flares associated with anamorphic photography.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
50mm Standard Focal Length: Provides a natural, undistorted perspective well-suited to dialogue scenes, portraits, and general-purpose cinema work.
T2.3 Maximum Aperture: Offers solid light-gathering capability for a cinema anamorphic prime, supporting controlled depth of field in lower-light conditions.
Super 35 Coverage: Designed for the most widely used digital cinema sensor format, ensuring full-frame coverage without vignetting on Super 35 bodies.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls and compatibility with standard cinema follow-focus systems.
Lens Specifications — Cooke 50mm Anamorphic
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.3 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 2086.6g |
Description — Cooke 50mm Anamorphic
The Cooke 50mm Anamorphic is a prime cinema lens designed for professional film and digital cinema production. Built around a PL Mount, it integrates seamlessly with industry-standard cinema camera systems and covers the Super 35 sensor format. The lens delivers a 50mm focal length — sitting squarely in the standard focal length range — with a maximum aperture of f/2.3 for capable low-light performance and meaningful depth-of-field separation.
At 2,086.6g, this is a solidly built piece of cinema glass, consistent with the physical expectations of professional lens sets. The Anamorphic type classification means it is designed for widescreen anamorphic capture workflows. Focus is manual only, with no autofocus or image stabilization, in keeping with the operational demands of professional cinematography where precision and repeatability take priority over automation.
No filter thread size is specified, so front-element filter solutions should be confirmed before purchase.
Pros — Cooke 50mm Anamorphic
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/2.3 provides solid light-gathering capability for a cinema prime
- ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema camera bodies
- ✓Anamorphic lens type supports widescreen capture workflows
Cons — Cooke 50mm Anamorphic
- ✗At 2,086.6g, the lens is heavy and may require additional rig support for handheld or gimbal work
- ✗No autofocus — unsuitable for productions requiring AF capability
- ✗No image stabilization, so stable mounting solutions are essential
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 50mm Anamorphic
What camera mount does the Cooke 50mm Anamorphic use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the industry-standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of digital cinema and film camera bodies.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Cooke 50mm Anamorphic is designed for the Super 35 format, one of the most widely used sensor sizes in digital cinema production.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The lens is manual focus only with no autofocus system, and image stabilization is listed as None. Manual focus is standard for professional cinema lenses where controlled, repeatable focus pulls are prioritized.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is f/2.3, giving cinematographers a reasonable amount of light-gathering capability and depth-of-field control for a cinema prime of this type.
How heavy is the Cooke 50mm Anamorphic?+
The lens weighs 2,086.6g, making it a substantial cinema lens. Cinematographers should plan accordingly when selecting rigs, support systems, or gimbals.
Is this lens a zoom or a prime?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 50mm, classified within the standard focal length range. There is no zoom capability.