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Cooke 75mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Lens

The Cooke 75mm T2.2 is a 75mm f/2.2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 75mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Lens

Cooke 75mm Panchro/i Classic T2.2 Lens

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Lens Overview — Cooke 75mm T2.2

The Cooke 75mm Panchro/i Classic is a manual focus prime lens designed for cinema and video production, built around a PL Mount and optimized for Super 35 format cameras. Operating at a maximum aperture of T2.2, this lens sits in the standard focal length range, making it a versatile choice for a wide variety of narrative and documentary shooting scenarios. At 1,810 grams, it carries a substantial but manageable weight that reflects its professional construction.

The lens is exclusively manual focus, with no autofocus or image stabilization, which is consistent with the demands of controlled cinema production environments where follow focus systems and precision pulling are standard practice. The PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema lens mount, ensuring broad compatibility across professional cinema camera platforms. With a focal length of exactly 75mm and a Super 35 image circle, the lens is well-suited to the most widely used sensor format in the cinema world.

The Panchro/i Classic series represents a deliberate design philosophy rooted in a specific cinematic aesthetic, and this 75mm offering delivers that character at a fast T2.2 aperture that allows for confident performance in lower light conditions and shallower depth of field work.

Key Features — Cooke 75mm T2.2

T2.2 Maximum Aperture: Fast T2.2 stop allows for confident shooting in lower light and gives cinematographers precise control over depth of field.

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

Super 35 Coverage: Image circle designed for Super 35 format, matching the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema production.

75mm Prime Focal Length: Standard focal length prime delivers a natural perspective well-suited to portraiture, dialogue scenes, and documentary work.

Panchro/i Classic Optics: Optical design draws on Cooke's vintage Panchro heritage, rendering a distinctive cinematic character with organic texture and subtle warmth.

/i Technology Metadata: Built-in /i Technology lens data protocol transmits real-time lens metadata to compatible camera systems for use in post-production workflows.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 75mm T2.2

Cooke 75mm T2.2 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesStudio, Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length75mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.2
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight1810g

Description — Cooke 75mm T2.2

The Cooke 75mm Panchro/i Classic is a prime cinema lens built for Super 35 format production, featuring a PL Mount for professional cinema camera compatibility. It delivers a maximum aperture of T2.2, providing solid low-light performance and the ability to achieve shallow depth of field when needed. The lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus or image stabilization, aligning with standard cinema production practices that rely on dedicated focus pullers and follow focus systems.

Weighing 1,810 grams, it is a solidly built professional tool that fits naturally into rigged camera setups. At a 75mm focal length classified in the standard range, it is a natural choice for mid-range cinematic framing. The PL Mount is the established standard across the cinema industry, and this lens is designed specifically for the Cinema / Video camera system category.

For filmmakers working with Super 35 cameras who need a fast, manual prime in the 75mm range, this Cooke lens is a purpose-built option.

Pros — Cooke 75mm T2.2

  • ✓Fast T2.2 maximum aperture provides strong low-light capability and depth of field control
  • ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with professional cinema camera platforms
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the most widely used cinema sensor size

Cons — Cooke 75mm T2.2

  • ✗No autofocus — manual focus only, requiring dedicated focus pulling in most production scenarios
  • ✗No image stabilization, which is expected for a cinema prime but worth noting for handheld work
  • ✗PL Mount limits compatibility to cinema-specific camera bodies; no photo camera mount options listed

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 75mm T2.2

What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Cooke 75mm Panchro/i Classic uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it broadly compatible with cinema camera platforms that accept PL Mount lenses.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The lens has a maximum aperture of T2.2. This is a T-stop rating, which accounts for actual light transmission through the optics, and is the standard measurement used in cinema lens specifications.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Cooke 75mm Panchro/i Classic is designed for Super 35 format cameras. It is categorized as a cinema and video lens intended for that image circle size.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. It does not include autofocus functionality, which is standard for professional cinema prime lenses used with follow focus systems.
How much does this lens weigh?+
The lens weighs 1,810 grams. This is a professional cinema prime weight class, suitable for use on camera rigs and support systems commonly found in cinema production.
Is this lens a zoom or a prime?+
The Cooke 75mm Panchro/i Classic is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 75mm. Prime lenses offer a dedicated optical design at a single focal length rather than a variable zoom range.

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