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Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 18mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 21mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 25mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 27mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 32mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 40mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 50mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 65mm Macro T2.4
Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 75mm T2.2
Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 100mm T2.6
Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 135mm T2.8
Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 152mm T3.0

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Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35

Prime - Spherical - Super 35

product details

The Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 lenses bring the legendary Speed Panchro aesthetic into the modern age. With soft contrast, warm tones, and dimensional falloff, they offer cinematographers timeless, humanistic image quality with the reliability and metadata integration of contemporary cinema optics. New housings with consistent mechanics, full focal length options, and modern metadata support make them highly adaptable to contemporary workflows. The Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35 set of 13 focal lengths covers a wide range suited to narrative filmmaking: 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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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

Super 35

110 mm

0.20 m

3.50 lbs

1.60 kg

3.40"

87.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Super 35

110 mm

0.20 m

3.30 lbs

1.50 kg

3.60"

92.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Super 35

110 mm

0.20 m

3.30 lbs

1.50 kg

3.60"

92.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Super 35

110 mm

0.18 m

3.30 lbs

1.50 kg

3.60"

92.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Super 35

110 mm

0.23 m

2.40 lbs

1.10 kg

3.60"

92.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Super 35

110 mm

13"

0.33 m

3.00 lbs

1.40 kg

4.60"

118.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Super 35

110 mm

16"

0.41 m

3.30 lbs

1.50 kg

4.60"

118.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.4

Spherical

Super 35

110 mm

13"

0.33 m

6.10 lbs

2.80 kg

7.80"

199.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.2

Spherical

Super 35

110 mm

2'6"

0.76 m

3.90 lbs

1.80 kg

6.10"

155.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.6

Spherical

Super 35

110 mm

0.61 m

3.90 lbs

1.80 kg

6.30"

161.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T2.8

Spherical

Super 35

110 mm

2'9"

0.84 m

4.60 lbs

2.10 kg

6.60"

168.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

T3.0

Spherical

Super 35

110 mm

3'6"

1.07 m

4.60 lbs

2.10 kg

6.60"

168.00 mm

31.1 mm

Screw-in Filter: M105 × 0.75

–

270°

Cooke Panchro/i Classic S35

Image Fidelity & Focus

The Panchro/i Classics deliver gentle contrast and moderate sharpness, intentionally avoiding the hyper-resolution of modern glass. They resolve enough detail for 4K, 6K, and 8K capture, but maintain a soft roll-off that flatters skin and brings a filmic texture to digital cinematography. The hallmark Cooke Look is present throughout – warm, natural colors with smooth tonal transitions and flattering reproduction of skin tones. Images feel organic rather than clinical. Depth of field transitions are gradual, with a characteristic painterly falloff that gives images dimension. Focus breathing is present but controlled, contributing to the vintage character.

Handling & Adaptability

Panchro/i Classic S35 lenses are built with consistent mechanics across the set, featuring 110mm front diameters and 270° focus rotation. Weights range from 1.5 to 3.2 kg (3 to 7 lbs) depending on focal length, making them lighter and more agile than many modern cinema primes, and suitable for Steadicam, handheld, or drone applications. Each lens comes in PL mount and incorporates Cooke /i Technology for metadata transmission.

Flare & Bokeh

The coatings allow for evocative flares without excessive veiling, often producing golden or rainbow-like streaks. Chromatic aberration is subtle and most noticeable in extreme backlight, adding character without distraction. Out-of-focus areas are smooth and creamy, with a round, pleasing bokeh. Highlights blur softly, creating an intimate rendering that separates subjects without harshness.

Image Circle

Designed for Super 35 sensors, they cover the traditional cinema format and pair seamlessly with cameras like the ARRI Alexa Mini, Sony F55, or RED Helium in S35 mode.

Cinematic Heritage

Cooke originally designed the Speed Panchros for the film industry in the 1920s to provide fast aperture lenses with smooth rendering and natural warmth. Used extensively through the 1960s, they helped define the look of classic Hollywood films. As digital sensors evolved, many filmmakers sought out rehoused vintage Panchros to mitigate sharpness. In response, Cooke released the Panchro/i Classics in the 2010s, bringing the vintage optical recipe into the modern era with new housings, consistency, and metadata support. Panchro/i Classic S35 lenses have appeared in a wide range of projects, including the Netflix period series The Crown.