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Cooke Anamorphic/i 2x Special Flare
Cooke Anamorphic/i 2xSpecial Flare
- Cooke Anamorphic/i SF 2x 25mm T2.3
- Cooke Anamorphic/i SF 2x 32mm T2.3
- Cooke Anamorphic/i SF 2x 40mm T2.3
- Cooke Anamorphic/i SF 2x 50mm T2.3
- Cooke Anamorphic/i SF 2x 65mm Macro T2.6
- Cooke Anamorphic/i SF 2x 75mm T2.3
- Cooke Anamorphic/i SF 2x 100mm T2.3
- Cooke Anamorphic/i SF 2x 135mm T2.3
- Cooke Anamorphic/i SF 2x 180mm T2.8
- Cooke Anamorphic/i SF 2x 300mm T3.5
Cooke Anamorphic/i 2xSpecial Flare
Prime - 2.0x Anamorphic - Super 35
product details
Cooke Anamorphic/i 2x SF lenses fuse precision and artistry. They deliver distinctly cinematic, emotionally evocative anamorphic images, enriched by specially engineered flare-enhancing coatings. Warm, smooth, and dimensional, augmented by bold, expressive anamorphic flares that heighten drama and stylization – it’s the classic Cooke Look, with modern production reliability and convenience. A full Cooke Anamorphic/i 2x SF set includes 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm MACRO, 75mm, 100mm, 135mm, 180mm, 300mm lenses.
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25mm – 300mm (10 Lenses)
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*Refer to the Technical Specifications table
Cooke Anamorphic/i 2x Special Flare
Image Fidelity & Focus
Cooke Anamorphic/i 2x SF lenses balance modern sharpness with warmth and smoothness. They are not overly clinical; instead, they render detail with a gentleness that flatters skin tones and creates a painterly quality. Color consistency across the set is excellent, ensuring seamless intercutting. Skin tones are rich and natural, while highlights roll off smoothly without harsh clipping. Depth of field transitions are gradual, giving images a three-dimensional roundness. Focus breathing is minimized.The defining feature of the SF series is enhanced flare design. Point sources create dramatic, colorful streaks, halos, and veiling flares with greater intensity than standard coatings. Chromatic aberration is minimal but not absent, often adding to the organic feel. The lenses produce pronounced oval bokeh, with a soft, creamy texture that feels cinematic – true to anamorphic tradition. Wider focal lengths introduce subtle swirl, while longer lenses create elegant subject isolation.
Handling & Adaptability
Most Cooke Anamorphic/i SF lenses share a consistent 110mm front diameter, allowing quick matte box and accessory changes. They feature a long, precise focus rotation of 270°, making them highly reliable for focus pullers. Weights range from 3.5 to 5.5 kg (8-12 lbs) depending on focal length, making them sturdy but manageable for Steadicam, dolly, and crane work. Rugged housings ensure durability on demanding sets. PL mounts are standard. Cooke supports metadata through the /i Technology system, which records lens information directly to the camera.
Flare & Bokeh
The defining feature of the SF series is enhanced flare design. Point sources create dramatic, colorful streaks, halos, and veiling flares with greater intensity than standard coatings. Chromatic aberration is minimal but not absent, often adding to the organic feel. The lenses produce pronounced oval bokeh, with a soft, creamy texture that feels cinematic – true to anamorphic tradition. Wider focal lengths introduce subtle swirl, while longer lenses create elegant subject isolation.
Image Circle
The lenses cover the Super 35 format (approximately 27mm image height). While designed for S35, they can be adapted for modern workflows using various crop modes or expanders.
Cinematic Heritage
Cooke introduced the Anamorphic/i 2x series to revive the cinematic grandeur of anamorphic optics for modern digital cameras. The SF line followed soon after, in response to cinematographers asking for more expressive flare characteristics reminiscent of vintage anamorphics, but with Cooke’s reliability. The result combines the best of both worlds: modern consistency with deliberate imperfection. Cooke Anamorphic/i 2x SF lenses have been chosen for a wide range of features, television, and commercials, most notably La La Land (2016). Linus Sandgren, ASC, FSF took home the Oscar for his work on the film.
Technical Specs Table
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Close Focus (ft)
Close Focus (m)
Weight (lbs)
Weight (kg)
Length (in)
Length (mm)
Iris Blades
Image Circle
Front Filter
Rear Filter
Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)
Horizontal Angle of View (S35)
Focus Rotation
T2.3
Anamorphic
Super 35
136 mm
PL
/i
2'9"
0.84 m
9.26 lbs
4.20 kg
8.00"
203.20 mm
11
31.1 mm
Screw-in Filter: M131 × 0.75
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–
–
300°
T2.3
Anamorphic
Super 35
110 mm
PL
/i
2'9"
0.84 m
7.10 lbs
3.22 kg
7.68"
195.07 mm
11
31.1 mm
–
–
–
–
300°
T2.3
Anamorphic
Super 35
110 mm
PL
/i
2'9"
0.84 m
7.50 lbs
3.40 kg
7.68"
195.07 mm
11
31.1 mm
Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75
–
–
–
300°
T2.3
Anamorphic
Super 35
110 mm
PL
/i
2'9"
0.84 m
7.90 lbs
3.58 kg
7.68"
195.07 mm
11
31.1 mm
Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75
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–
–
300°
T2.6
Anamorphic
Super 35
136 mm
PL
/i
18"
0.46 m
11.50 lbs
5.21 kg
10.10"
256.54 mm
11
31.1 mm
Screw-in Filter: M131 × 0.75
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–
–
300°
T2.3
Anamorphic
Super 35
110 mm
PL
/i
3'3"
0.99 m
7.10 lbs
3.22 kg
7.68"
195.07 mm
11
31.1 mm
Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75
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–
–
300°
T2.3
Anamorphic
Super 35
110 mm
PL
/i
3'8"
1.12 m
7.50 lbs
3.40 kg
7.68"
195.07 mm
11
31.1 mm
Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75
–
–
–
300°
T2.3
Anamorphic
Super 35
110 mm
PL
/i
4'8"
1.42 m
9.30 lbs
4.22 kg
7.68"
195.07 mm
11
31.1 mm
Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75
–
–
–
300°
T2.8
Anamorphic
Super 35
110 mm
PL
/i
6'6"
1.98 m
12.80 lbs
5.80 kg
11.65"
295.91 mm
11
31.1 mm
Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75
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–
–
300°
T3.5
Anamorphic
Super 35
136 mm
PL
/i
10'
3.05 m
20.70 lbs
9.39 kg
14.88"
377.95 mm
11
31.1 mm
Screw-in Filter: M131 × 0.75
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300°
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