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Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 18mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 21mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 25mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 27mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 32mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 40mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 50mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 65mm Macro
Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 75mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 100mm T2.6
Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 135mm T2.8
Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF 152mm T3.0

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Cooke Varotal/i

Full Frame LF/VV | Spherical

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Full Frame LF/VV | Spherical

Cooke Panchro/iClassic FF

Prime - Spherical - Full Frame

product details

Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF lenses are a modern reimagining of beloved vintage optics – the legendary Speed Panchros from the 1920s-1960s, glass that helped define the look of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Cooke engineered the Panchro/i Classic series to bring the vintage Cooke aesthetic into a reliable, full-frame digital workflow. The result combines the emotional resonance of vintage Speed Panchros with the reliability and adaptability required by contemporary productions. The Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF set includes 13 focal lengths: 18mm, 21mm, 25mm, 27mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm (Macro), 75mm, 100mm, 135mm, and 152mm. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.

Focal Length
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Iris Blades
Image Circle

Era / Generation
Contrast & Tonal Character
Sharpness & Resolution
Focus Fall‑Off / Transition
Iris & Bokeh Quality
Flare & Highlight Behavior
Handling & Ergonomics
Build & Modifications
Cinematic Heritage & Credits

*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.

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Cooke Varotal/i

Full Frame LF/VV | Spherical

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

T2.2

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

125 mm

4.6"

0.12 m

4.80 lbs

2.20 kg

5.00"

127.00 mm

43.3 mm

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

110 mm

3.3"

0.08 m

4.10 lbs

1.90 kg

5.00"

127.00 mm

43.3 mm

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

110 mm

4.2"

0.11 m

4.40 lbs

2.00 kg

4.90"

125.00 mm

43.3 mm

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

110 mm

4.2"

0.11 m

4.60 lbs

2.10 kg

5.00"

127.00 mm

43.3 mm

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

110 mm

6.3"

0.16 m

4.10 lbs

1.90 kg

4.30"

110.00 mm

43.3 mm

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

110 mm

11"

0.28 m

3.30 lbs

1.50 kg

4.10"

103.00 mm

43.3 mm

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

110 mm

15"

0.38 m

3.00 lbs

1.40 kg

4.40"

113.00 mm

43.3 mm

–

270°

T2.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

110 mm

4.5"

0.11 m

6.10 lbs

2.80 kg

7.80"

199.00 mm

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

110 mm

23.2"

0.59 m

3.90 lbs

1.80 kg

6.10"

155.00 mm

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.6

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

110 mm

29.3"

0.74 m

3.90 lbs

1.80 kg

6.30"

161.00 mm

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.8

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

110 mm

2'1.5"

0.65 m

4.60 lbs

2.10 kg

6.60"

168.00 mm

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T3.0

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

110 mm

2'10"

0.86 m

4.60 lbs

2.10 kg

6.60"

168.00 mm

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF

Image Fidelity & Focus

Panchro/i Classic FF lenses offer a gentler contrast curve and slightly lower sharpness, echoing the vintage Speed Panchros, with consistency across the set. They resolve enough detail for 6K and 8K sensors, but with a smoother, more forgiving rendering that flatters skin tones. Colors are warm and natural, with the classic Cooke Look – smooth gradation, pleasing saturation, and organic highlight roll-off. These lenses are prized for their beautiful depth transition, with a gradual, painterly falloff that gives images a three-dimensional quality. Focus breathing is controlled, though more noticeable than in Cooke’s higher-end S4 or S7 glass, adding to their character.

Handling & Adaptability

The Panchro/i Classic FF lenses maintain practical ergonomics for professional cinema. Most share a 110mm front diameter and a long 270° focus rotation. Their weight varies between 1.8 and 3.4 kg (4-7.5 lbs), making them lighter than many large-format cinema primes, which facilitates their use with Steadicam, handheld, or drone rigs. Mechanical build quality is robust, ensuring reliability in demanding production environments. Available in PL mount (with optional interchangeable mounts) and featuring Cooke /i Technology, for metadata transmission.

Flare & Bokeh

Coatings allow controlled but noticeable flaring, with warmer veiling flares and occasional rainbow effects when provoked. Chromatic aberration is minimal but present in backlit or high-contrast edges, adding subtle vintage texture. Out-of-focus areas are smooth and creamy, with a natural roundness that avoids the harsh or “nervous” bokeh of some modern lenses. The oval shape and gentle edge definition enhance subject isolation.

Image Circle

The Cooke Panchro/i Classic FF series covers full-frame sensors (46.3mm image circle), making them suitable for modern large-format cameras like the ARRI Alexa LF, Sony Venice, and RED Monstro.

Cinematic Heritage

The original Cooke Speed Panchros were introduced in the 1920s and became iconic for their luminous rendering, flattering skin tones, and painterly falloff. They were used extensively in Hollywood and European cinema throughout the mid-20th century. In the digital age, cinematographers rediscovered their beauty but often struggled with rehoused vintage glass. Cooke responded by creating the Panchro/i Classic line in 2010. Among many memorable films shot with these lenses is The Favourite (2018, Robbie Ryan, BSC), where a vintage-inspired look matched the period drama’s painterly aesthetic.