Cooke Panchro / i Classic FF 50mm T2.2

The Evolution of a Cinematic Legend

The Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 50mm T2.2 brings the iconic "Cooke Look" to modern full-frame cinematography. Inspired by the original 1935 Speed Panchro, this lens combines vintage aesthetic characteristics with a sophisticated opto-mechanical design. It delivers the emotional depth and organic rendering that cinematographers have favored for decades, particularly when capturing human faces.

Optical Performance and Control

Engineered for excellence, the Panchro/i Classic FF allows for shooting at full aperture while maintaining superior control over flare, distortion, and spherical aberration. This 50mm prime is color balanced and color matched to integrate seamlessly with Cooke S8/i FF and S7/i FF series, ensuring a consistent visual narrative across your entire production.

Advanced /i Technology Metadata

Streamline your workflow with integrated /i Technology. This system automatically records vital lens metadata for every frame, including:

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

This digital access eliminates guesswork during post-production, saving significant time and costs for VFX and editing teams.

Handcrafted British Precision

Each lens undergoes a meticulous manufacturing process, blending traditional polishing techniques with modern precision grinding. Every element is thoroughly edged and blackened to minimize internal reflections, resulting in a lens that is exhaustively tested to meet the highest industry standards.