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Cooke 85mm Anamorphic/i 1.8x Full Frame Plus Macro Cinema Lens

The Cooke 85mm Macro is a 85mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 85mm Anamorphic/i 1.8x Full Frame Plus Macro Cinema Lens

Cooke 85mm Anamorphic/i 1.8x Full Frame Plus Macro Cinema Lens

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Lens OverviewCooke 85mm Macro

The Cooke 85mm Anamorphic/i Full Frame Plus Macro Cinema Lens is a prime anamorphic lens built for professional digital cinema and film production. Mounted on the industry-standard PL Mount, it is designed to cover full-frame sensor formats, making it compatible with a wide range of modern digital cinema and traditional film cameras. At a fixed focal length of 85mm, this lens delivers a dedicated perspective well-suited to portrait-length shots and medium close-ups in cinematic work.

Its maximum aperture of f/2.8 provides solid light-gathering capability for controlled shooting environments. The lens is manual focus only, which is standard practice in professional cinema production where precise, repeatable focus pulls are essential. Weighing in at 4.5kg, it is a substantial piece of glass, reflecting the robust construction expected of a professional cinema lens.

Image stabilization is not present, consistent with the lens's intended use on stabilized rigs, gimbals, or tripod-mounted cinema setups. Classified as an anamorphic type lens with a prime configuration, it fits into Cooke's broader family of cinema optics, offering cinematographers a consistent tool for large-format anamorphic shooting.

Key FeaturesCooke 85mm Macro

1.8x Anamorphic Squeeze: Produces a widescreen cinematic image with the characteristic oval bokeh, lens flares, and horizontal compression associated with anamorphic photography.

Full Frame Plus Coverage: Designed to cover full-frame and larger sensor formats, future-proofing the lens for use with high-resolution large-format digital cinema cameras.

Macro Capability: Built-in macro functionality allows closer-than-standard minimum focus distances, expanding creative options for detail and product shots within a cinema workflow.

85mm Prime Focal Length: A fixed 85mm perspective is well-suited to portrait-length shots, medium close-ups, and interview setups in narrative and documentary production.

Maximum Aperture T2.8: Provides solid light-gathering performance for controlled studio and stage environments while maintaining optical sharpness across the frame.

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

Lens SpecificationsCooke 85mm Macro

Cooke 85mm Macro full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography, Creative Effects, Macro
Lens TypeAnamorphic
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length85mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
Camera SystemDigital cinema and film cameras
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight4.5kg

DescriptionCooke 85mm Macro

The Cooke 85mm Anamorphic/i Full Frame Plus Macro Cinema Lens is a prime anamorphic lens built around a PL Mount, designed for use with digital cinema and film cameras. With a fixed 85mm focal length and full-frame format coverage, it provides a consistent and dedicated perspective for large-format anamorphic cinematography. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/2.8, offering reliable light-gathering performance in professional production settings.

Focusing is entirely manual, in keeping with the demands of cinema focus-pulling workflows. At 4.5kg, this is a substantial lens that requires appropriate rigging and support equipment. Image stabilization is not included, so it is best paired with stabilized camera systems or support rigs.

The PL Mount ensures compatibility across a wide range of professional cinema cameras, and the anamorphic lens type positions it as a tool for cinematographers seeking the distinctive widescreen look that anamorphic optics provide.

ProsCooke 85mm Macro

  • PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional digital cinema and film cameras
  • Full-frame lens format supports large-format sensor coverage
  • Fixed 85mm prime focal length provides a dedicated, consistent perspective for cinema work

ConsCooke 85mm Macro

  • At 4.5kg, the lens is quite heavy and will require robust support rigs
  • No autofocus, which limits use cases outside of traditional cinema environments
  • No filter thread size specified, which may complicate filtration planning

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Frequently Asked QuestionsCooke 85mm Macro

What camera mount does this Cooke anamorphic lens use?+
This lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional digital cinema and film cameras. It is not natively compatible with mirrorless or DSLR mounts without a dedicated adapter.
What sensor formats does this lens cover?+
The lens is rated for full-frame format coverage, making it suitable for use with full-frame digital cinema and film cameras. This is specified in the lensFormat field as 'Full Frame'.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. This is standard for professional cinema lenses, where focus pullers use precise manual adjustments throughout a shoot.
How heavy is this lens?+
The lens weighs 4.5kg, which is substantial. Cinematographers should plan for appropriate lens support, follow-focus systems, and rigging to accommodate this weight in production.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is f/2.8, providing solid light-gathering performance for professional cinema applications.
Is image stabilization included?+
No, image stabilization is listed as 'None' in the specifications. This lens is intended for use on stabilized rigs, motion control systems, or tripod-mounted setups where in-lens stabilization is not required.

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