TecH Specs
| Lens | T | CF | ø | Weight | Sensor | Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16mm | 2.0 | 22cm | 110mm | 2.45kg | S35 | PL |
| 35mm | 2.0 | 35cm | 110mm | 1,9kg | S35 | PL |
| 50mm | 2.0 | 55cm | 110mm | 1,5kg | S35 | PL |
| 75mm | 2.0 | 80cm | 110mm | 1.75kg | S35 | PL |
| 100mm | 2.0 | 95cm | 110mm | 2.0kg | S35 | PL |
While the Cooke Panchros are often described as vintage and nostalgic in their look, and the S7/i lenses are known for their clean and modern aesthetic, the S4/i series sits perfectly in between — a balance of character and precision, often referred to as the most neutral expression of the Cooke look.
In the early 1990s, Cooke’s lens division under Rank Taylor Hobson had fallen into neglect.
Despite this decline, there was still strong demand for updated Cooke prime lenses. U.S. rental house pioneers Denny Clairmont and Otto Nemenz, together with lens technician Paul Ducios, approached Cooke’s lead designers Mark Gerchman and James Moultrie to develop a modern version of the beloved Cooke Speed Panchro lenses, whose last generation had been released in 1959.
This initiative resulted in the design of the Cooke S4 T2.0 primes, and after Cooke introduced 2005 their /i technologie it was possible to provide metadata lens information to the camera. The S4/i where born.
The S4 & S4/I series is designed for the Super 35mm image circle, with focus rotations of 270 to 340 degrees and 8-blade irises. They are all color-matched to Cooke 5/i, Cooke MiniS4/I, Cooke S7/i. Cooke Anamorphic/I, Cook Panchro/I series and Cooke SP3.
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