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Cooke 50mm T2.8 miniS4/i Cinematic Lens

The Cooke 50mm T2.8 is a 50mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 50mm T2.8 miniS4/i Cinematic Lens

Cooke 50mm T2.8 miniS4/i Cinematic Lens

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Lens Overview — Cooke 50mm T2.8

The Cooke 50mm T2.8 miniS4/i is a manual-focus cinema prime lens built around a PL Mount and designed for Super 35 cinema and video camera systems. Sitting in the standard focal length range, this 50mm prime offers a maximum aperture of T2.8, giving cinematographers a solid working aperture for controlled exposure and selective focus work on set. Weighing in at 1500g, the miniS4/i strikes a balance between the robust build expected of cinema glass and a comparatively manageable form factor within the professional cine lens category.

The lens is manual focus only, as is standard for cinema production workflows where precise, repeatable focus pulls are essential. With no image stabilization, it is intended for use on stabilized rigs, gimbals, or locked-off camera setups. The PL Mount ensures broad compatibility across professional cinema and digital cinema camera platforms.

As a prime lens in the standard focal length range, the 50mm miniS4/i is well-suited to a variety of narrative and documentary shooting scenarios. Its Super 35 format coverage makes it directly applicable to the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema production today.

Key Features — Cooke 50mm T2.8

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

50mm Standard Prime: A classic focal length that closely approximates human field of view, making it a versatile choice for narrative, documentary, and commercial work.

T2.8 Maximum Aperture: A solid working stop for controlled exposure and selective focus in a wide range of lighting conditions on set.

Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, matching the most widely used image circle in professional cinema production.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable, accurate focus pulls in professional cinema workflows.

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

Lens Specifications — Cooke 50mm T2.8

Cooke 50mm T2.8 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length50mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight1500g

Description — Cooke 50mm T2.8

The Cooke 50mm T2.8 miniS4/i is a prime cinema lens in the standard focal length range, built on a PL Mount and designed for Super 35 format cinema and video camera systems. With a maximum aperture of T2.8, it provides cinematographers with reliable exposure control and the ability to work with selective depth of field in a variety of production scenarios. The lens is manual focus only, in keeping with professional cinema production standards where precise, repeatable focus marks are a workflow requirement.

Image stabilization is not present, so use with stabilized rigs or static setups is recommended. Weighing 1500g, the miniS4/i occupies a practical position for a professional cinema prime — substantial enough to signal its build quality while remaining manageable across different camera configurations. The PL Mount ensures the lens integrates directly with the professional cinema camera ecosystem.

Whether used on narrative features, commercial productions, or digital cinema projects, the 50mm focal length and Super 35 coverage make this a versatile and production-ready choice.

Pros — Cooke 50mm T2.8

  • ✓Maximum aperture of T2.8 provides a solid working stop for cinema production
  • ✓PL Mount offers compatibility with professional cinema and digital cinema camera systems
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the most common cinema sensor size

Cons — Cooke 50mm T2.8

  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization support for handheld or moving shots
  • ✗T2.8 maximum aperture is more modest compared to faster cinema primes available in this focal length
  • ✗No autofocus capability, which may be a limitation for certain run-and-gun or solo shooting scenarios

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 50mm T2.8

What mount does the Cooke 50mm T2.8 miniS4/i use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema and digital cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of cinema camera systems in the industry.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Cooke 50mm T2.8 miniS4/i is designed to cover the Super 35 format, which is one of the most prevalent sensor sizes in professional cinema production.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The miniS4/i is a manual focus lens with no autofocus capability, and it has no image stabilization. It is designed for controlled cinema production environments where manual focus pulls and stabilized rigs are standard practice.
How heavy is the Cooke 50mm T2.8 miniS4/i?+
The lens weighs 1500g. This is a relevant consideration when planning rig builds and camera balance, particularly for handheld or gimbal setups.
Is this lens suitable for both film and digital cinema cameras?+
The lens is categorized for Cinema / Video camera systems and uses a PL Mount, which is widely supported across both film and digital cinema cameras. Its Super 35 format coverage aligns with sensors and film stocks commonly used in professional production.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.8. T-stop values represent actual light transmission rather than geometric aperture, making them the standard measurement used in cinema lens specifications for consistent exposure matching across a lens set.

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