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Cooke 40mm T1.4 Cinema Prime Lens

The Cooke 40mm T1.4 is a 40mm f/1.4 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Cooke 40mm T1.4 Cinema Prime Lens

Cooke 40mm T1.4 Cinema Prime Lens

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Lens Overview — Cooke 40mm T1.4

The Cooke 40mm T1.4 Cinema Prime Lens is a standard focal length prime designed for the Cinema and Video camera system, built around a PL Mount and covering a Super 35 sensor format. With a maximum aperture of T1.4, this lens offers strong low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field control — qualities that are particularly valuable on professional cinema productions where exposure latitude and subject separation matter. The lens is a true prime, fixed at 40mm, placing it squarely in the standard focal range — a versatile choice for dialogue scenes, handheld documentary work, and a wide variety of narrative shooting situations.

Focus is entirely manual, which is standard practice for high-end cinema productions where focus pullers work with precision follow-focus systems. At 3.3kg, this is a substantial piece of glass, consistent with the build quality expected of professional cinema lenses designed for use on gimbals, camera rigs, and studio configurations. The PL Mount ensures broad compatibility across professional cinema camera platforms.

Image stabilization is not featured, which is typical for a lens of this class where stabilization is generally handled at the camera body or rig level. Overall, the Cooke 40mm T1.4 is a purpose-built cinema prime for serious production environments.

Key Features — Cooke 40mm T1.4

T1.4 Maximum Aperture: A wide T1.4 stop allows shooting in low-light conditions and provides precise control over shallow depth of field for subject separation.

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

Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 format, aligning with the sensor size used across the majority of professional cinema camera platforms.

40mm Standard Focal Length: A natural, slightly wide perspective well-suited to dialogue scenes, handheld work, and a broad range of narrative shooting situations.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring engineered for repeatable focus pulls when used with professional follow-focus systems on set.

Cooke Look Rendering: Cooke lenses are widely recognized for their characteristic warm, organic image quality that has been a staple of high-end film and television production for decades.

Lens Specifications — Cooke 40mm T1.4

Cooke 40mm T1.4 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length40mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.4
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight3.3kg

Description — Cooke 40mm T1.4

The Cooke 40mm T1.4 Cinema Prime Lens is a PL Mount prime built for professional cinema production. Operating at a fixed 40mm focal length in the standard range, it delivers a maximum aperture of T1.4, providing strong capability in demanding lighting conditions and allowing for precise depth-of-field control. The lens is designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, making it compatible with a wide range of professional cinema camera bodies.

Focus is entirely manual, as expected for a lens built for professional focus-pulling workflows using follow-focus systems and lens motors. Weighing in at 3.3kg, this is a solidly constructed piece of cinema glass suited for use on professional rigs, studio setups, and camera systems where build robustness is a priority. No image stabilization is present, consistent with the expectations of the cinema lens category where stabilization is typically managed externally.

The lens is categorized under the Cine type within the Cinema / Video camera system, making its intended production environment clear.

Pros — Cooke 40mm T1.4

  • ✓Wide maximum aperture of T1.4 enables strong performance in low-light shooting conditions
  • ✓Standard 40mm focal length covers a versatile range of cinema shooting scenarios
  • ✓PL Mount provides compatibility with professional cinema camera platforms

Cons — Cooke 40mm T1.4

  • ✗At 3.3kg, the lens is heavy and may require additional rig support for extended handheld use
  • ✗No image stabilization — external stabilization solutions must be used if needed
  • ✗Single PL Mount option limits use to compatible cinema camera platforms only

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 40mm T1.4

What camera mount does this Cooke 40mm lens use?+
This lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount found on professional cinema cameras. It is designed specifically for the Cinema and Video camera system category.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Cooke 40mm T1.4 is designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format. Shooters working with larger sensor formats should verify compatibility before use.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. This is standard for professional cinema lenses, where focus pullers typically use follow-focus systems for precise control during a shoot.
How heavy is this lens, and what does that mean for rigging?+
The lens weighs 3.3kg. This is a substantial weight that may require a robust lens support or camera rig, particularly for gimbal or extended handheld shooting configurations.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T1.4, measured as a T-stop — the cinema industry standard for aperture measurement that accounts for light transmission through the lens elements.
Is this a zoom or a prime lens?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 40mm, falling within the standard focal length range. There is no zoom capability.

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