Cooke 5/i Prime Lenses, T 1.4
18, 25, 32, 40, 50, 65, 75, 100, 135

See in the dark -- with T1.4 speed and a focus ring that illuminates when you need it. External lamps are no longer necessary for the focus puller to see in the dark because this new design incorporates a simple on/off and dimmer to adjust the level of illumination desired on the aperture ring. You now have the visability you need without affecting the light coming into the camera.

Cooke 5/i optics offer superb optical and mechanical performance, control of flare, distortion, veiling glare and spherical aberrations at full aperture. The cam-type focus mechanism allows for smooth focus adjustments. Modular construction increases ease of maintenance and serviceability.

Cooke 5/i Prime Lenses were designed and developed in close technical collaboration with industry professionals. They are colour-matched and compatible with Cooke S4/i, Panchro by Cooke, CXX 15-40 mm T2 S4/i Zoom, 18-100mm T3.0 and 25-250mm T3.7 and the SK4 16mm lenses.

/i Technology

All of our 5/i Prime lenses are supplied with /i Technology, and are designed for all PL mounted professional motion picture film and electronic cameras. /i Technology provides cinematographers and camera operators with vital information on lens setting, focusing distance, aperture and depth-of-field, hyperfocal distance, serial number, owner data, lens type and focal length in both metric and footage measurements. For zoom lenses, the zoom position is displayed.

For companies interested in producing compatible products with /i Technology, the /i protocol is available as a free download: Get the latest /i Communications specs in PDF format under Technical Resources, Free downloads.

Features

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

/i ElectronicsAccessible via cable connector near the lens mount and contacts in mount that sync with /i compatible cameras and accessories.

Colour BalanceAll Cooke 5/i prime lenses are colour balanced to a specification within parameters approved by Kodak and are colour-matched and compatible with Cooke S4/i, Panchro by Cooke, CXX 15-40 mm T2 S4/i Zoom, 18-100mm T3.0 and 25-250mm T3.7 and the SK4 16mm lenses.

T1.4
Aperture
All Cooke 5/i primes have a true T1.4 aperture and cover Super 35mm format.

Index MarksEvery index mark is labeled. More detailed markings allow for more detailed focus control.

Focus MovementOur Academy Award® winning cam-style focus movement coupled with the added benefit of a large lens barrel diameter, has allowed for an increased number of focus markings, particularly at close focus. Spherical aberration has been controlled throughout the range of focal lengths to eliminate compensation of changes in back focus with aperture. A four-point contact bearing provides a smooth positive backlash-free movement.

Focus
Illumination
The 5/i's patented*, dimmable, illuminated focus ring has two separately toggled light pipes that allow the camera operator or focus puller to read the focus scale in low lighting conditions. Illumination options are controlled on the lens or via an external controller.

Camera MountsPL Mount

Focus
Scaling
Large, clear numerals on both sides of the focus barrel benefit the focus puller when shooting under difficult lighting conditions. Plus the the Entrance Pupil position is engraved on the lens

Compatibility All Cooke 5/i primes have a common fixed front diameter of 110mm, with a focus drive gear of 140T x 0.8 mod and an iris drive gear of 134T x 0.8

External FinishA scratch resistant PTFE hard anodised finish is provided on all Cooke lenses, providing a durable, hard-wearing surface to meet the most demanding environmental conditions.

IrisA seven-leaf linear module iris assembly is fitted into the Cooke 5/i primes with an aperture range of T1.4 to T22.

Weight/Size RatioThe lenses are designed for all shooting applications, including handheld and Steadicam, providing comfortable balance ratio with the latest compact cameras.

Reliability
and Service
Cooke 5/i prime lenses are designed to meet a market requirement for fully reliable performance with a minimum of downtime.

Cases Available

Complete Technical Specifications

*U.S. Patent 8079723, 20 December 2011