Cooke 50mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens (PL Mount)
The Cooke 50mm T2.2 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 T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens (PL Mount)
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Lens Overview — Cooke 50mm T2.2
Key Features — Cooke 50mm T2.2
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
50mm Standard Focal Length: A versatile, natural-perspective focal length suited to dialogue scenes, environmental shots, and general-purpose cinema work.
T2.2 Maximum Aperture: Solid light-gathering capability for a cinema prime, useful for shooting in lower-light conditions or achieving shallower depth of field.
Super 35 Coverage: Engineered to cover the Super 35 format, aligning with the most widely used sensor size in professional digital cinema production.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for use with follow focus systems in professional cinema workflows.
Cooke /i Technology: Embedded metadata communication system that records lens data — including focus distance and aperture — to camera and post-production systems frame by frame.
Lens Specifications — Cooke 50mm T2.2
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1500g |
Description — Cooke 50mm T2.2
The Cooke 50mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens is a prime cinema lens built for Cinema and Video camera systems. Fitted with a PL Mount, it integrates directly with professional cinema camera bodies and covers the Super 35 format. The 50mm standard focal length is one of the most essential in any cinema prime set, offering a natural perspective well-suited to a wide range of narrative and documentary shooting scenarios.
The lens opens to a maximum aperture of T2.2, delivering reliable light transmission in controlled and challenging lighting environments. Weighing 1500g, this lens has the solid construction expected of professional cinema glass while remaining practical for handheld and rig-mounted setups. Focus is fully manual, consistent with professional cinema practice where dedicated focus pullers operate follow focus systems.
Image stabilization is not included, as stabilization in cinema production is typically managed at the camera or rig level. The lens is classified as Cine type within the standard focal length range.
Pros — Cooke 50mm T2.2
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.2 provides solid low-light capability for a standard focal length cinema prime
- ✓PL Mount offers broad compatibility with professional cinema camera bodies
- ✓Super 35 format coverage aligns with the most widely used sensor size in digital cinema production
Cons — Cooke 50mm T2.2
- ✗No autofocus capability, which may limit use in run-and-gun or documentary scenarios without a dedicated focus puller
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions on the rig
- ✗No filter thread size listed, which may complicate direct filter attachment
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 50mm T2.2
What camera mount does this lens use?+
This lens uses a PL Mount, as listed in the mount specifications. PL Mount is the standard cinema lens mount used across a wide range of professional cinema camera bodies.
What sensor size does this lens cover?+
The lens is rated for Super 35 format coverage according to the lensFormat specification. It is designed specifically for cinema and video camera systems.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The specifications confirm that autofocus is not present and image stabilization is listed as None. This lens is manual focus only, which is standard for professional cinema prime lenses.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.2, as stated in the maximumAperture specification. T-stop ratings measure actual light transmission, making them the standard for cinema lenses.
How heavy is this lens?+
The lens weighs 1500g according to the weight specification. This is a typical weight range for a professional cinema prime lens at this focal length.
Is this a zoom or a prime lens?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length, confirmed by both the zoomPrime field and the matching minFocalLength and maxFocalLength values of 50mm.