Cooke 50mm S4/i T2 Cine Lens
The Cooke 50mm T2 is a 50mm f/2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Cooke 50mm S4/i T2 Cine Lens
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Lens Overview — Cooke 50mm T2
Key Features — Cooke 50mm T2
50mm Prime Focal Length: A standard field of view well-suited to a wide range of narrative, documentary, and commercial cinematography scenarios.
T2 Maximum Aperture: Strong light-gathering capability that allows shooting in lower light conditions while maintaining depth-of-field control.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Format Coverage: Optimized for Super 35 sensors, matching the format found in a broad range of industry-standard cinema cameras.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring engineered for repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema production workflows.
Cooke /i Technology: Embeds lens metadata — including aperture, focus distance, and depth of field — directly into the camera's recorded footage for use in post-production.
Lens Specifications — Cooke 50mm T2
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1.5kg |
Description — Cooke 50mm T2
The Cooke 50mm S4/i is a prime cinema lens built around the PL Mount, covering the Super 35 sensor format. With a fixed focal length of 50mm and a maximum aperture of T2, it delivers consistent, measurable light transmission that cinematographers can rely on across a matched set. The lens is manual focus only — a standard approach in professional cinema production — and carries no image stabilization system, keeping the optical design focused on rendering quality.
At 1.5kg, it provides a sturdy, professional build that integrates naturally into cinema rigs and follow focus systems. Classified in the standard focal length range, the 50mm field of view is a well-established choice for close-up work, dialogue scenes, and general narrative cinematography. The lens is designed for the Cinema / Video camera system, making it purpose-built for motion picture production environments where the PL Mount ecosystem is the industry standard.
Pros — Cooke 50mm T2
- ✓Prime lens design at 50mm provides a standard focal length well-suited to a wide range of shooting scenarios
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2 offers strong light-gathering capability for a cinema prime
- ✓PL Mount compatibility aligns with a broad ecosystem of professional cinema cameras
Cons — Cooke 50mm T2
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring stabilization to be handled externally at the rig or camera level
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for operators who might need it in hybrid or documentary-style productions
- ✗No filter thread size listed, which may complicate direct front-mounted filtration planning
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 50mm T2
What camera mount does the Cooke 50mm S4/i use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. It is not compatible with DSLR or mirrorless camera mounts without an adapter.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Cooke 50mm S4/i is designed to cover the Super 35 format. Cinematographers should verify their camera's sensor size to confirm compatibility.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2. T-stop ratings measure actual light transmission rather than the theoretical f-stop value, making them the standard measurement used in cinema lens specifications.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No, the Cooke 50mm S4/i is a manual focus lens. This is standard for cinema prime lenses, where focus is typically controlled by a dedicated focus puller using follow focus systems.
How heavy is the Cooke 50mm S4/i?+
The lens weighs 1.5kg. This should be factored into rig balancing and operator considerations, particularly when building a full cinema camera package.
Is this a zoom or a prime lens?+
The Cooke 50mm S4/i is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 50mm. It falls into the standard focal length range, making it useful for a variety of compositions without optical zoom capability.