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Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens - PL Mount

The Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4 is a 65mm f/2.4 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens - PL Mount

Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens - PL Mount

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Lens Overview — Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4

The Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens is a manual-focus prime built for the Cinema/Video camera system, covering the Super 35 format and mounted on the industry-standard PL Mount. With a maximum aperture of T2.4, this fixed focal length lens sits in the standard focal length range and is classified as a macro type, making it a versatile choice for close-up and detail-oriented cinematography work. Weighing in at 2.8kg, the lens has a solid, professional build that reflects its cinema-grade construction.

As a prime lens, it delivers a single focal length of 65mm, allowing cinematographers to work with a consistent perspective and optical character across their shots. The manual focus design puts full control in the hands of the focus puller, which is standard practice on professional cinema sets. The PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with a wide range of cinema cameras that accept this widely adopted professional lens mount.

With no image stabilization, the lens relies entirely on the camera platform and rigging setup for steady imagery. This Panchro/i Classic sits within Cooke's established cinema prime lineup and is designed to integrate naturally into professional film and digital production workflows.

Key Features — Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4

65mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed 65mm provides a natural, slightly compressed perspective well-suited to portraiture, product work, and close-up detail shots.

T2.4 Maximum Aperture: A fast maximum aperture for a macro cinema prime, allowing usable exposure in lower light conditions without sacrificing optical quality.

Macro Capability: Designed for close-focus cinematography, enabling detailed shots of small subjects at high magnification directly on set.

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

Super 35 Coverage: Image circle sized for Super 35 sensors, the most widely used format in digital cinema production.

/i Technology Metadata: Built-in /i Technology contact transmits real-time lens data — including focus distance and aperture — to the camera for on-set logging and post-production workflows.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4

Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesStudio, Macro, Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects
Lens TypeMacro
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length65mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.4
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2.8kg

Description — Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4

The Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens is a PL Mount prime designed for professional cinema and video production. Operating at a fixed focal length of 65mm and classified as a standard focal length macro prime, it opens to a maximum aperture of T2.4, delivering strong light-gathering performance in a cinema-standard T-stop measurement. The lens is engineered to cover the Super 35 format, aligning it with the most widely used sensor size in modern digital cinema cameras.

Weighing 2.8kg, it has the solid build expected of a professional cinema lens. Focus is entirely manual, keeping the lens in line with traditional cinema production workflows where precision focus control is handled by a dedicated focus puller. With no image stabilization, the lens is intended for use on properly supported rigs and camera platforms.

The lens is part of Cooke's Panchro/i Classic lineup and fits within the Cinema/Video camera system category, making it a purpose-built tool for film and high-end video productions.

Pros — Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4

  • ✓Maximum aperture of T2.4 provides strong light-gathering capability for a cinema macro prime
  • ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema cameras
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage suits the most common digital cinema sensor size

Cons — Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4

  • ✗No image stabilization, so stable imagery depends entirely on rigging and support systems
  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability for run-and-gun or hybrid production styles
  • ✗At 2.8kg, the lens adds meaningful weight to a camera rig, which may be a consideration for handheld operators

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 65mm MACRO T2.4

What camera mount does this Cooke 65mm lens use?+
This lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. It is not compatible with DSLR or mirrorless mounts without an adapter.
What sensor size does this lens cover?+
The lens is designed to cover the Super 35 format, which is one of the most common sensor sizes in digital cinema cameras. Coverage beyond Super 35 is not specified in the available data.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. This is standard for professional cinema lenses, where dedicated focus pullers handle focus control on set.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.4. T-stops are a cinema-standard measurement that accounts for actual light transmission, making it the appropriate specification for exposure calculations on set.
Does this lens include image stabilization?+
No, the image stabilization is listed as None. Stabilization for this lens must come from the camera platform, gimbal, or other rigging solutions.
How heavy is the Cooke 65mm MACRO Panchro/i Classic?+
The lens weighs 2.8kg. This is a typical weight for a cinema prime of this caliber and should be factored into rig balancing and support system planning.

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