All the anamorphic lens characteristics demanded by filmmakers today with the Cooke Look® and oval bokeh. This is the Cooke Anamorphic /i look. Beautifully rendered images for film and particularly suited for use with digital cameras. The Anamorphic /i lens exceptionally corrects aberrations across the entire image area - astigmatism, lateral and longitudinal colour - that will give shape and soul to your images.

Whilst the "look" is crucial, technical precision and seamless integration with other equipment are equally important. The Anamorphic /i prime lenses, available in ten focal lengths, are colour-matched to our S4/i, 5/i and miniS4/i lenses.

Ideal for close-ups and product shots, the Cooke 65mm Macro Anamorphic /i 2X Prime lens has a magnification ratio of 4.1:1 with minimum focus of 5.5" from the front of the lens.

Now you have even more latitude. We've gone further with our new Anamorphic/i SF lenses which are specially manufactured with a coating that allows for even more creative options. "SF" stands for Special Flair as they allow you to push flares, bokeh and other aberrations into new visual territories. Complementary to the Anamorphic/i lens series, they are offered in focal lengths of 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 135mm, 180mm and 300mm.
The Anamorphic /i lenses offer superb optical and mechanical performance. Distortion, veiling, flares and all aberrations are controlled at all apertures across the entire field of view. Like our S4/i, 5/i and miniS4/i prime lenses, the cam-driven focus mechanism enables smooth adjustments. Modular construction facilitates maintenance and servicing. The Anamorphic /i lenses are designed and manufactured to our traditional high standards in Leicester, England. Highlights

Anamorphic /i lenses available: 25, 32, 40, 50, 65 MACRO, 75, 100, 135, 180 and 300mm with 2x compression

T2.3 to T22 aperture

T2.6 to T22 - 65mm MACRO

Delivers anamorphic lens characteristics including 2:1 oval bokeh for out-of-focus bright areas

The Cooke Look® and colour matching with all other Cooke prime lenses.

Particularly well balanced for astigmatism and corrected for lateral and longitudinal aberrations across the entire image area

Linear iris

Equipped with the next generation /i Squared* technology for lens metadata capture

Award-winning cam-driven focus mechanism enabling smooth focus adjustments
Our Cooke Anamorphic/i prime lenses are supplied with /i technology, and are designed for all professional PL-mount cinema cameras, film and digital. The /i technology provides directors of photography and camera operators with essential information about lens settings, focus distance, aperture and depth of field, hyperfocal distance, serial number, owner data, lens type and focal length in metric and feet measurements. For zooms, the zoom position is displayed.


Focus ScalesTwo opposing focus scales - metric and feet. Scales marked from infinity to minimum focus distance.Focus Drive Gear140 teeth metric module 0.8 x 6.0mm wide x 102mm from image plane.Iris ScalesTwo opposing linear T-scales - full stops and third stops marked.Iris Drive Gear134 teeth metric module 0.8 x 4.0mm wide x 82mm from image plane. Key Features of Cooke Anamorphic /i Lenses

Optical Design

The optics are designed to deliver maximum performance at full aperture with superior control of flare, distortion and spherical aberration.

Electronics

Accessible via a connector near the lens mount and contacts in the mount that synchronise with /i-compatible cameras and accessories.

Colour Balance

All Cooke Anamorphic/i prime lenses are colour-balanced to Kodak-approved specifications and are colour-matched and compatible with Cooke 5/i, Cooke S4/i, miniS4/i lenses, and the CXX 15-40mm T2 S4/i zoom.

Aperture

All Cooke Anamorphic/i prime lenses have a true T2.3 aperture and cover the Super 35mm format, with the exception of the 65mm MACRO which has a T2.6 aperture.

Index Marks

Each index mark is labelled. More detailed markings allow for more precise focus control.

Focus Movement

Our Academy Award®-winning cam-driven focus movement, combined with the advantage of a large lens body diameter, has enabled an increase in the number of focus marks, particularly in close focus. Spherical aberration has been controlled across the entire focal range to eliminate compensation for back focus changes with aperture. A four-point contact bearing ensures smooth, backlash-free movement.

Focus Graduation

Large clear numbers on both sides of the focus barrel benefit the focus puller when shooting in challenging lighting conditions. Additionally, the entrance pupil position is engraved on the lens.

Camera Mounts

Hardened Cooke PL mount with /i technology contacts.

Compatibility

All Cooke Anamorphic/i lenses have a common fixed front diameter of 110mm, with the exception of the 25, 65 MACRO and 300mm focal lengths and Anamorphic/i zooms, which are 136mm. All have a 134T x 0.8 iris gear.

External Finish

A hard PTFE anodised finish resistant to scratches is applied to all Cooke lenses, providing a durable and resistant surface to meet the most demanding environmental conditions.

Iris

An eleven-blade linear modular iris is installed in the Cooke Anamorphic/i prime lenses with an aperture range of T2.3 to T22; T2.6 to T22 on the 65mm MACRO, T2.8 to T22 on the 180mm, and T3.5 to T22 on the 300mm.

Weight/Size Ratio

The lenses are designed for all shooting applications, including shoulder-mounted camera and Steadicam, offering a comfortable balance ratio with the latest compact cameras.

Reliability and Service

The Cooke Anamorphic/i prime lenses are designed to meet market requirements for reliable performance with minimum downtime.