Cooke S4 FF/i 18mm T2.0 Full-Frame Prime Lens

The Cooke S4 FF/i 18mm T2.0 Full-Frame Prime Lens brings the renowned Cooke Look to professional full-frame cinematography, combining the warmth and character of the iconic S4/i series with an expansive wide-angle perspective. Designed for cinematographers seeking expressive imagery with natural skin tones, gentle clarity, and cinematic depth, this 18mm prime lens delivers a distinctive visual aesthetic ideal for narrative filmmaking, commercial productions, and high-end digital cinema.

Featuring an 18mm focal length with full-frame coverage optimized for a 43.3mm image circle, the lens provides an immersive field of view that captures expansive environments while maintaining a strong connection between subjects and their surroundings. Its wide-angle perspective makes it particularly well suited for establishing shots, architectural interiors, environmental portraits, and dynamic compositions where foreground and background elements contribute to the storytelling.

The lens incorporates a fast T2.0 maximum aperture, allowing cinematographers to work confidently in challenging lighting conditions while maintaining creative control over exposure and depth of field. Its T2.0 to T16 aperture range provides versatility across different shooting environments, while a nine-blade curved iris produces smooth, natural-looking bokeh. Characteristic Cooke rendering, expressive flares, and consistent edge-to-edge detail help create a balanced cinematic image with distinctive personality.

Engineered for precise manual operation, the S4 FF/i 18mm features a 270° focus rotation, providing the extended adjustment range needed for accurate and repeatable focus pulls. A minimum marked object distance of 300mm allows cinematographers to work close to their subjects, opening up creative opportunities for dramatic foreground perspectives, intimate wide-angle compositions, and visually engaging camera movements.

Its compact design makes the lens a practical choice for handheld cinematography and space-conscious camera configurations, while an 87mm maximum front diameter supports integration into professional cinema rigging workflows. The lens is available with PL or LPL mounts and a choice of imperial or metric focus scales, allowing productions to select the configuration that best suits their camera system and operating preferences. The lens does not feature a front filter thread.

Combining full-frame coverage, a fast T2.0 aperture, precise manual focusing, close-focus capability, and the unmistakable Cooke Look, the Cooke S4 FF/i 18mm T2.0 Full-Frame Prime Lens delivers a compelling wide-angle solution for cinematographers seeking expressive optical character and professional performance.