Cooke Panchro / i Classic FF 135mm T2.8

The Evolution of a Cinematic Icon

The Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 135mm T2.8 brings the legendary "Cooke Look" to modern large-format cinematography. Building on the heritage of the 1930s Speed Panchro, this lens evolves the classic aesthetic with a sophisticated opto-mechanical design. It provides the soulful, emotional rendering that cinematographers have favored for decades, particularly when capturing skin tones and faces.

Vintage Aesthetic with Modern Control

While maintaining the coveted characteristics of the original series, the Panchro/i Classic FF offers superior control over flare, distortion, and spherical aberration. The T2.8 aperture allows for beautiful depth-of-field control while ensuring the lens remains sharp and reliable across the entire frame. Each lens is color matched to integrate seamlessly with Cooke S8/i FF and S7/i FF series.

Streamlined Post-Production with /i Technology

Equipped with Cooke’s proprietary /i Technology, this lens automatically records vital metadata for every frame. This digital link provides post-production teams with instant access to:

• Focusing distance and aperture settings
• Depth-of-field and hyperfocal distance
• Lens serial number and specific calibration data

Handcrafted British Excellence

Every Cooke lens is a product of handcrafted precision. By combining traditional polishing techniques with modern edging and blackening processes, Cooke ensures perfect alignment and minimal internal reflections. Each 135mm T2.8 prime is exhaustively tested to meet the rigorous demands of professional film sets.