Cooke 40mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Prime Lens for PL Mount, Feet

The growing demand for vintage Cooke Speed Panchro lenses from the 1920s to 1960s prompted us to introduce a modern redesign of the vintage classic. True to the original look of the Speed Panchro but with all the benefits of contemporary glass and technology.TimelessThe same coveted Cooke Look aesthetic as the now legendary Cooke Speed Panchro.EnhancedAn adapted and upgraded design of the vintage classic featuring modern glass.ConvenientColor balanced, color matched and compatible with Cooke 5/i, S4/i, miniS4/i and Anamorphic/i.IntelligentEquipped with /i Technology for frame by frame digital information capture.TechnologyCooke's /i Technology enables cameras to automatically record key lens data for every frame shot, allowing post-production teams to access it digitally. Featuring key information on lens setting, focusing distance, aperture and depth-of-field, hyperfocal distance, serial number and more, it streamlines production and post and saves time and cost to eliminate guesswork.
Expertly CraftedGrinding & PolishingTraditional polishing techniques are used to achieve the highest level of precision.
MetrologyMore insights and measurements are taken than ever before to ensure superior quality.
Coating & CementingMinerals are evaporated at a high temperature in a vacuum to create a thin film on the glass.
EdgingEdging is carried out to ensure that glass diameters are perfectly round.
Cleaning & AssemblyLenses are meticulously tested, checked, modified, cleaned and rechecked.
FeaturesOptical DesignThe Panchro/i Classic series comprises of 12 Prime Lenses. Optically designed to provide the classic and infamous vintage Speed Panchro look of the 1920's as well as the Cooke Look. Providing a super35 version of the famous Cooke Speed Panchro lenses of the past combining the vintage look with modern opto-mechanical design. Modern/Vintage.
ApertureAll Panchro/I Classic primes cover super35 formats.
Focus MovementErgonomically designed to have smooth and accurate travel - whilst utilising precision mechanics to provide a consistent feel in operation through the entire focus movement.
/i TechnologyThe Cooke /I Technology ecosystem provides critical lens metadata such as focus and Iris position as well as individually calibrated lens distortion and shading maps. Suitable for the most modern VFX applications such as Virtual Production shooting.
StandardisedAll Panchro/I Classic series Primes have standardised 0.8 MOD focus and Iris drive gears. All lenses in the series also feature a fixed common front diameter of 110mmm
Weight/Size RatioCompact and suitable for all shooting applications
Color BalanceAll Panchro/I Classic prime lenses are color balanced and color matched - ensuring consistency across the series
IrisThe Panchro/I Classic series of prime lenses feature a nine-leaf linear module iris assembly. Providing an aperture range of T2.2-T22
Focus ScalesAll lenses have factory calibrated focus scales with clearly identifiable distance marks
Camera MountsPrecision PL Mount with /i Technology Electrical Contacts
External FinishDurable and Hard wearing surface finish to meet the needs of the most demanding environmental conditions
Reliability and ServiceAll Panchro/I Classic series prime lenses are designed for full performance and reliability with a minimum of downtime.