Cooke Optics announced the launch of four new S8/i FF focal lengths: 18mm, 27mm, 35mm, and 65mm, joining the state-of-the-art S8/i Full Frame series range. All four new lenses have a maximum aperture of T1.4 across the focal range. The 27mm, 35mm, and 65mm lenses will be available for $34,650, the 18mm retails for $37,250. So let’s have a closer look at what you will get for your money. Cooke Optics is a British lens manufacturer that has been creating lenses for cinematographers since 1894. No, this is not a typo. They have been in business for more than 120 years. If you want to know more, I would highly recommend reading about their history. Cooke Optics S8/i FF spherical lenses The Cooke S8/i FF series was introduced in March of last year and comprised seven focal lengths: 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, and 135mm. Check out our news article about the launch of their spherical lenses for full-frame production. S8i FF – Source: Cooke Optics Together with the new focal length lenses of 18mm, 27mm, 35mm, and 65mm, the Cooke S8/i FF series lineup comprises 11 lenses, with more focal lengths arriving later in 2023. The complete range of high-speed, full-frame cine lenses will have 16 different focal lengths from 18mm to 350mm. Today, lens choice is one of the last areas where a cinematographer can shape their individual look and style. With the introduction of digital sensors, some will say that the organic “film look” has gone,...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 16 March, 2023