TecH Specs
| Lens | T | CF | ø | Weight | Sensor | Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18mm | 2.8 | 25cm | 110mm | 1.8kg | S35 | PL |
| 25mm | 2.8 | 25cm | 87mm | 1,5kg | S35 | PL |
| 32mm | 2.8 | 30cm | 87mm | 1,5kg | S35 | PL |
| 40mm | 2.8 | 40cm | 87mm | 1.6kg | S35 | PL |
| 50mm | 2.8 | 50cm | 87mm | 1.6kg | S35 | PL |
| 65mm | 2.8 | 70cm | 87mm | 1.6kg | S35 | PL |
| 75mm | 2.8 | 75cm | 87mm | 1.5kg | S35 | PL |
| 100mm | 2.8 | 90cm | 87mm | 1.6kg | S35 | PL |
The Cooke miniS4/i lenses deliver the signature Cooke look in a smaller and more lightweight form factor. They feature the same warm color rendition, gentle contrast and smooth fall-off as the full-size S4/i series, but in a more agile housing ideal for handheld, Steadicam, gimbal or documentary work.
Originally released in 2009 under the name Panchro/i, these lenses were rebranded to miniS4/i in 2012. The change became necessary when Cooke began developing the later Panchro/i Classic series (introduced in 2016), which recreated the vintage Speed Panchro aesthetic. This overlap in naming caused confusion in the market — two very different lens designs sharing the Panchro name — so Cooke officially renamed the T2.8 set to miniS4/i.
Compared to the S4/i, the miniS4/i lenses are approximately 20% smaller and lighter, making them more practical for owner-operators and mobile productions. They are slightly slower at T2.8 instead of T2.0, and the series is limited to 10 focal lengths, but optically they remain fully color-matched to S4/i, S7/i and Panchro/i Classic lenses.
In short: the miniS4/i offers the same trusted Cooke character and precision — just more compact, more affordable and easier to work with on set.
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