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Cooke S8/i Full Frame Plus 27mm T1.4 Prime Cinema Lens

The Cooke 27mm T1.4 is a 27mm f/1.4 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke S8/i Full Frame Plus 27mm T1.4 Prime Cinema Lens

Cooke S8/i Full Frame Plus 27mm T1.4 Prime Cinema Lens

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Lens Overview — Cooke 27mm T1.4

The Cooke S8/i Full Frame Plus 27mm T1.4 is a prime cinema lens designed for professional motion picture production. Built around a PL mount, it is compatible with a wide range of cinema cameras that accept the industry-standard PL interface. The lens covers a full frame image circle, making it well-suited for use with larger format cinema sensors.

At a maximum aperture of T1.4, it performs in demanding lighting situations where fast glass is a practical necessity rather than a luxury. Focus is entirely manual, as expected of a dedicated cinema lens intended for use with a focus puller. The fixed 27mm focal length places it in wide-angle territory, useful for establishing shots, environmental coverage, and immersive handheld or rig-mounted work.

Weighing 2600g, it is a substantial optic built to the mechanical tolerances expected of a high-end cinema prime. There is no image stabilization, which is standard for a lens of this category where stabilization is typically handled at the rig or camera level. Altogether, the S8/i 27mm T1.4 is a purpose-built tool for cinematographers working on full frame cinema platforms who require a fast, wide prime on a PL mount system.

Key Features — Cooke 27mm T1.4

27mm Full Frame Prime: Fixed wide-angle focal length covers a full frame image circle, suitable for larger format cinema sensors including those found in cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF and RED MONSTRO 8K VV.

T1.4 Maximum Aperture: Fast T-stop rating allows shooting in low-light environments and provides significant depth-of-field control for cinematic image separation.

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

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring is built for repeatable, professional focus pulls in scripted production workflows.

/i Technology Metadata: Cooke's /i Technology communicates real-time lens data — including aperture, focus distance, and depth of field — to the camera and on-set metadata systems.

Cooke Look Rendering: Optical formula characteristic of Cooke's S8 series, known for a pleasing, organic image quality that has been a consistent choice in high-end film and episodic production.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 27mm T1.4

Cooke 27mm T1.4 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length27mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.4
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2600g

Description — Cooke 27mm T1.4

The Cooke S8/i Full Frame Plus 27mm T1.4 Prime Cinema Lens is a dedicated PL mount prime built for professional cinema production. With a T1.4 maximum aperture, it gathers substantial light, making it a practical choice for challenging lighting environments. The 27mm fixed focal length provides a wide-angle perspective suitable for a variety of cinematic applications.

Designed to cover a full frame image circle, it pairs with the growing range of larger format cinema cameras in the industry. Focus is manual, fitting seamlessly into traditional cinema workflows where a focus puller controls the lens. The lens weighs 2600g, reflecting the robust mechanical build expected of a professional cinema prime.

There is no image stabilization, consistent with cinema lens conventions where stabilization is managed at the camera or rig level. No filter thread size is listed in the specifications. The S8/i 27mm T1.4 is a straightforward, specification-driven tool for cinematographers who need a fast, wide, full frame prime on a PL mount platform.

Pros — Cooke 27mm T1.4

  • ✓Maximum aperture of T1.4 allows shooting in low-light conditions with significant light-gathering capability
  • ✓Full frame coverage accommodates larger format cinema sensors
  • ✓PL mount provides a stable, industry-standard interface compatible with professional cinema cameras

Cons — Cooke 27mm T1.4

  • ✗At 2600g, the lens is heavy and may require additional rig support for extended handheld use
  • ✗No image stabilization — stabilization must be handled externally
  • ✗No filter thread listed, which may complicate on-lens filtration setups

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 27mm T1.4

What camera mount does the Cooke S8/i 27mm T1.4 use?+
The lens uses a PL mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. It is not natively compatible with cameras that use other mount systems without an appropriate adapter.
Does this lens cover full frame sensors?+
Yes, the lens is specified with a Full Frame lens format, meaning it is designed to cover full frame cinema sensors without vignetting.
Is autofocus available on this lens?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. It is designed for professional cinema workflows where a dedicated focus puller operates the focus ring.
How much does the Cooke S8/i 27mm T1.4 weigh?+
The lens weighs 2600g. This is a significant weight and should be factored into rig and support system planning.
Does the lens have image stabilization?+
No, the specifications indicate image stabilization is None. Stabilization for shots requiring it would need to be provided by the camera, gimbal, or rig.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T1.4, as measured in the T-stop system used for cinema lenses, which accounts for actual light transmission rather than theoretical aperture.

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