The Cooke Anamorphic/i lenses are Cooke Optics‘s reference anamorphic prime series — handcrafted in Leicester, United Kingdom — and one of the most celebrated, sought-after, and recognisable anamorphic optics in the history of cinema: the purest and most refined expression of the legendary Cooke Look in 2x anamorphic format. Warm, organic, with an absolutely extraordinary skin tone rendition and a soft, timeless image texture unlike any other lens on the market, the Cooke Anamorphic/i have defined the visual look of some of the most important cinematic productions of the last two decades. They are the choice of the cinematographer who wants the image to speak for itself — where every frame is unmistakably cinematic.
With a constant aperture of T2.3 across the full range, 2x anamorphic squeeze factor, Super 35 coverage, and Cooke’s integrated /i Technology metadata system — the industry’s most widely adopted lens metadata standard, compatible with ARRI, Sony, RED, and most digital cinema cameras —, the Cooke Anamorphic/i deliver a soft, highly characteristic oval bokeh, beautifully cinematic blue horizontal flares, very gentle horizontal focus streaks, and the unmistakable warmth and three-dimensionality of the Cooke Look. 9-blade iris for a perfectly formed oval bokeh. Focus scale engraved on both sides of the barrel — metric and imperial.
Perfect for: cinematographers seeking the warmest, most organic, and cinematically rich anamorphic look on the market — the Cooke Look in its purest anamorphic expression —, for feature films, high-end series, commercials, and any production where timeless image beauty, exceptional skin tone rendering, and an unmistakable visual character are the absolute priority.
