Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/I FF Zoom (PL)

The Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/I FF Zoom Lens offers sharp imagery, a versatile 30-95mm range, and a fast T2.9 aperture for low light. With /i Technology for metadata and durable build, it’s ideal for demanding cinematic and commercial work.

Key Features:

  • Optical Design: The lens boasts an advanced optical design that reduces breathing, chromatic aberration, and distortion, delivering exceptional image quality across its zoom range. It excels at full aperture, offering outstanding flare and spherical aberration control.

  • Aperture Range: The Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/I features a T2.9 to T22 aperture range, offering adaptability to different lighting scenarios. Its nine-blade iris produces smooth, cinematic bokeh, enhancing image aesthetics.

  • Focus Throw: The lens’s focus scale rotation of about 280 degrees, the lens offers precise focus control, enabling smooth, fine-tuned adjustments. This extended focus throw is ideal for narrative filmmaking and detailed close-up work.

  • Advanced Optical Design: The Varotal/i FF series features Cooke's /i Technology for real-time focus, iris, and zoom data, streamlining workflows. Its optics are color-matched to Cooke's S7/i and S8/i primes for seamless visual consistency.

  • Build Quality: Built for durability, the lens features a scratch-resistant PTFE finish, a hardened PL mount, and a data cable connection. It includes M0.8 lens gears, ensuring compatibility with follow-focus systems and professional cinema cameras.

Image Quality:

The Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/I FF Zoom Lens embodies the renowned "Cooke Look," delivering natural skin tones and textures ideal for narrative filmmaking. Its advanced optical design minimizes breathing, chromatic aberration, and distortion, ensuring sharpness for resolutions up to 8K. With a T2.9 aperture and nine-blade iris, it offers cinematic bokeh and versatility across lighting conditions.

Physical Characteristics:

The lens features a durable scratch-resistant PTFE finish and a hardened PL mount for professional use. With a 114 mm front diameter, 10-inch length, and 8.8 lbs weight, it balances portability and stability. Its 280-degree focus throw and M0.8 lens gears ensure precise adjustments and compatibility with follow-focus systems.

The Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/I FF Zoom Lens delivers exceptional optics and durability, making it a top choice for cinematographers demanding high-quality results.

For more detailed specifications and availability, please visit the Cooke 30-95mm Varotal/I FF Zoom Lens product page.

$ 550 /day

Technical Specifications

  • /F T2.9
    CF 0.81 m
    OD 114 mm
    WEIGHT 398 g
    LENGTH 10 in
    MOUNT PL
    FORMAT Full Frame