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Cooke 50mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens

The Cooke 50mm T2.2 Prime Lens is a 50mm f/2.2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 50mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens

Cooke 50mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens

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Lens Overview — Cooke 50mm T2.2 Prime Lens

The Cooke 50mm Panchro/i Classic is a manual-focus prime lens built for cinema and video production, designed around the Super 35 format and mounted on the industry-standard PL Mount. With a maximum aperture of T2.2, this lens offers solid light-gathering capability for a wide range of shooting conditions on set. As a fixed 50mm focal length, it falls squarely in the standard range, making it a natural choice for coverage shots, dialogue scenes, and documentary-style work where a neutral perspective is essential.

The lens is firmly in the prime category, meaning cinematographers benefit from the optical consistency and character that a dedicated focal length brings versus a zoom. At 1,497 grams, this is a substantial lens with the heft expected of a professional cinema optic built to withstand the rigors of production use. There is no image stabilization, which is standard for a manual cinema prime intended for use on stabilized camera systems, gimbals, or tripod-mounted rigs.

The focus is entirely manual, putting precise control in the hands of a dedicated focus puller. With a PL Mount connection, this lens integrates directly with a wide range of professional cinema camera bodies used across the industry. It is a purposeful, no-compromise tool for cinematographers who value a specific focal length and aperture for their work.

Key Features — Cooke 50mm T2.2 Prime Lens

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

T2.2 Maximum Aperture: Provides solid light-gathering capability across a range of controlled and available-light shooting situations.

50mm Standard Focal Length: A neutral perspective makes this focal length well-suited to dialogue scenes, coverage shots, and documentary-style work.

Super 35 Format Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor size, which remains the most widely used format in professional cinema production.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller on set.

/i Technology: Cooke's /i Technology metadata system communicates lens data — including focus distance and aperture — directly to the camera for use in post-production workflows.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 50mm T2.2 Prime Lens

Cooke 50mm T2.2 Prime Lens full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesStudio, Fashion, Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length50mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.2
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight1497g

Description — Cooke 50mm T2.2 Prime Lens

The Cooke 50mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Prime Lens is a dedicated cinema prime built for professional production environments. Featuring a PL Mount, it connects directly to a wide range of cinema camera bodies, while its Super 35 format coverage ensures compatibility with the most prevalent sensor size in modern digital cinema. The lens operates at a maximum aperture of T2.2, providing reliable light transmission for interior and lower-light shooting conditions.

As a manual focus prime with no autofocus capability, it is purpose-built for use with a focus puller in controlled production settings. The 50mm focal length places it firmly in the standard range, lending a natural perspective that suits dialogue, coverage, and a variety of narrative scenarios. Weighing in at 1,497 grams, this is a solidly built lens with the mass expected of a professional cinema optic.

There is no image stabilization, consistent with cinema prime lenses intended for use on stabilized rigs and support systems. For cinematographers and camera operators seeking a reliable, industry-standard prime at 50mm on a PL Mount platform, this lens is a focused and purposeful choice.

Pros — Cooke 50mm T2.2 Prime Lens

  • ✓T2.2 maximum aperture provides solid light-gathering for a cinema prime lens
  • ✓PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema mount, ensuring broad camera compatibility
  • ✓Fixed 50mm focal length in the standard range suits versatile narrative and documentary shooting

Cons — Cooke 50mm T2.2 Prime Lens

  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld or moving shots
  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for run-and-gun or solo operator scenarios
  • ✗No listed filter thread size, which may complicate on-lens filtration workflows

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 50mm T2.2 Prime Lens

What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Cooke 50mm Panchro/i Classic uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of cinema camera bodies designed to accept PL-mount lenses.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
This lens is designed to cover the Super 35 format, which is one of the most common sensor sizes used in digital cinema production. Check your camera's sensor size to confirm compatibility before use.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. It is designed for professional cinema use where a dedicated focus puller controls focus precisely, and there is no autofocus mechanism.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.2. T-stops are the standard aperture measurement for cinema lenses, representing actual light transmission rather than the theoretical f-stop value.
How much does this lens weigh?+
The lens weighs 1,497 grams. This is a substantial weight typical of a professional cinema prime, so ensure your camera rig and support system are rated to handle it comfortably.
Is this lens a zoom or a prime?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. It offers no zoom capability, but the fixed focal length is standard practice for cinema prime sets where optical consistency and character are prioritized.

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