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Cooke S8/i 18mm T1.4
Cooke S8/i 21mm T1.4
Cooke S8/i 25mm T1.4
Cooke S8/i 27mm T1.4
Cooke S8/i 32mm T1.4
Cooke S8/i 35mm T1.4
Cooke S8/i 40mm T1.4
Cooke S8/i 50mm T1.4
Cooke S8/i 65mm T1.4
Cooke S8/i 75mm T1.4
Cooke S8/i 100mm T1.4
Cooke S8/i 135mm T1.4

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Cooke Varotal/i

Full Frame LF/VV | Spherical

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Cooke Varotal/i

Full Frame LF/VV | Spherical

Cooke S8/i

Prime - Spherical - Full Frame

product details

Cooke S8/i prime lenses are state-of-the-art high speed full frame spherical lenses designed to deliver more realistic and film-like images with digital capture. Offered in 12 perfectly matched focal lengths, they are smaller than their predecessors, yet beautiful and organic, with optimized contrast performance tuned for human perception. Low light capability expands efficiency and creative possibilities for filmmakers. 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

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

136 mm

0.61 m

7.40 lbs

3.36 kg

7.80"

198.10 mm

43.3 mm

–

270°

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

125 mm

0.61 m

7.60 lbs

3.45 kg

7.70"

195.60 mm

46.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M99 × 0.75

–

270°

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

104 mm

22"

0.56 m

5.30 lbs

2.40 kg

6.38"

162.10 mm

46.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M99 × 0.75

–

270°

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

104 mm

0.61 m

5.70 lbs

2.59 kg

6.40"

162.60 mm

46.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M99 × 0.75

–

270°

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

104 mm

2'3"

0.69 m

5.30 lbs

2.40 kg

6.18"

157.00 mm

46.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M99 × 0.75

–

270°

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

104 mm

2'3"

0.69 m

5.30 lbs

2.40 kg

6.20"

157.50 mm

46.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M99 × 0.75

–

270°

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

104 mm

2'3"

0.69 m

5.10 lbs

2.31 kg

6.18"

157.00 mm

46.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M99 × 0.75

–

270°

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

104 mm

2'3"

0.69 m

4.60 lbs

2.09 kg

6.18"

157.00 mm

46.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M99 × 0.75

–

270°

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

104 mm

2'6"

0.76 m

5.70 lbs

2.59 kg

6.20"

157.50 mm

46.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M99 × 0.75

–

270°

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

104 mm

2'9"

0.84 m

5.30 lbs

2.40 kg

6.18"

157.00 mm

46.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M99 × 0.75

–

270°

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

104 mm

2'9"

0.84 m

5.30 lbs

2.40 kg

6.18"

157.00 mm

46.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M99 × 0.75

–

270°

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

104 mm

1.22 m

7.00 lbs

3.18 kg

7.87"

199.90 mm

46.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: M99 × 0.75

–

270°

Cooke S8/i

Image Fidelity & Focus

Sharpness balanced with smooth focus fall-off results in a greater sense of depth. Depth of field can be shallow yet forgiving. Performance is superb and uniform from infinity to close focus – there is no deterioration at close distances. With a maximum aperture of T1.4, Cooke S8/i lenses are among the fastest ever built for large format. Distortion is limited and focus breathing is minimized.

Handling & Adaptability

Spherical elements transmit light more efficiently, and maintain alignment better than aspherics, making maintenance and service more efficient. State-of-the-art lens metadata capability is standard. Available in PL with optional LPL add-on.

Flare & Bokeh

Bokeh is smooth, spherical and ring-free. Nine-leaf irises deliver smooth-edged bokeh with optimal vignetting and symmetrical shape throughout all focal lengths. Bokeh blossoms smoothly and naturally, round at the center of the frame and tending oval when off-axis. Flares are controlled but pleasing.

Image Circle

Cooke S8/i prime lenses comfortably cover an image circle of 46.3mm with exceptional illumination and minimal shading across the entire field.

Cinematic Heritage

Cooke S8/i FF prime lenses were designed by Iain Neil, Cooke’s Chief Optics Advisor and the designer behind the Panavision Primo line. In 2023, AMPAS presented Neil with the Gordon E. Sawyer Award, an Oscar statuette, for his “substantial, extensive and innovative lens designs.”