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- Cooke Varotal/i 19–40mm T2.9
- Cooke Varotal/i 30–95mm T2.9
- Cooke Varotal/i 85–215mm T2.9
Cooke Varotal/i
Zoom - Spherical - Full Frame LF/VV
- 19-40mm
- 30-95mm
- 85-215mm
product details
Cooke Varotal/i Zoom lenses are the company’s first full-frame cinema zooms, designed to complement the beloved Cooke S7/i and S8/i prime lenses while retaining the iconic “Cooke Look.” These modern full-frame cinema zooms carry forward the legacy of Cooke’s original Varotal designs from the 1970s, updated with contemporary optical and mechanical precision. Cooke Varotal/i Zooms are available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals in three focal ranges: 19-40mm, 30-95mm, and 85-215mm.
| 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
T2.9
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
LPL, PL
/i
2'
0.61 m
7.70 lbs
3.49 kg
6.40"
162.56 mm
–
46.3 mm
Screw-in Filter: M112.5 × 0.50
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–
–
280°
T2.9
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
LPL, PL
/i
2'8"
0.81 m
8.80 lbs
3.99 kg
6.20"
157.48 mm
–
46.3 mm
Screw-in Filter: M112.5 × 0.50
–
–
–
280°
T2.9
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
LPL, PL
/i
5'
1.52 m
8.80 lbs
3.99 kg
6.20"
157.48 mm
–
46.3 mm
Screw-in Filter: M112.5 × 0.50
–
–
–
280°
Cooke Varotal/i
Image Fidelity & Focus
Cooke Varotal/i Zoom lenses deliver smooth contrast, warm color rendition, and naturalistic skin tones, and provide consistent sharpness across the frame with a smooth, natural contrast that flatters skin tones and resists the overly clinical rendering of some modern optics. Focus falloff is gradual and organic, giving images depth and dimensionality. Breathing is minimal, ensuring clean focus pulls, and the zooms maintain consistent image fidelity throughout their range, preserving the warm color rendition and pleasing roll-off that define Cooke’s optical character.
Handling & Adaptability
Focus mechanics are exceptionally refined, featuring long, consistent focus throws, minimal breathing, and accurate witness marks for reliable focus pulling, with the added benefit of Cooke’s /i Technology for lens metadata capture. With a uniform T2.9 aperture across most of the range, they balance speed with manageable size and weight.
Flare & Bokeh
Bokeh is creamy and distinctly cinematic, with rounded out-of-focus highlights and a gentle falloff that enhances depth without distraction. Flare response is classic Cooke: controlled yet expressive, with a gentle glow that enhances highlights without overwhelming the image. Flare control is well balanced and flexible, maintaining contrast in challenging lighting while allowing for pleasing veiling flares and halos with direct sources.
Image Circle
Designed with a large image circle of 46.3 mm, the Varotal/i series fully covers full-frame and beyond, making them versatile across today’s cinema cameras.
Cinematic Heritage
Historically, Cooke’s original Varotals were among the first cine zooms to earn a reputation for combining high performance with cinematic character. This connection between past and present allows the Varotal/i Zooms to serve productions that need both the efficiency of zooms and the aesthetic qualities of Cooke primes, cementing their place as a contemporary workhorse with deep historical roots.
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