Cooke S4 FF/i 35mm T2.0 Full-Frame Prime Lens

The Cooke S4 FF/i 35mm T2.0 Full-Frame Prime Lens brings the renowned Cooke Look to modern full-frame cinematography, combining the warmth and character of the iconic S4/i series with a versatile 35mm perspective. Designed for professional cinematographers seeking natural skin tones, gentle clarity, and expressive optical rendering, this prime lens delivers a distinctive cinematic aesthetic ideal for narrative filmmaking, commercial productions, and everyday visual storytelling.

Featuring a 35mm focal length with full-frame coverage optimized for a 43.3mm image circle, the lens offers a balanced perspective that naturally connects subjects with their surroundings. Its versatile field of view makes it particularly well suited for environmental portraits, dialogue scenes, handheld cinematography, and documentary-style productions where maintaining a sense of depth and visual intimacy is essential.

The lens incorporates a fast T2.0 maximum aperture, providing flexibility in challenging lighting conditions while allowing cinematographers to achieve controlled subject separation and cinematic depth of field. Its T2.0 to T16 aperture range supports a variety of creative exposure requirements, while a nine-blade curved iris produces smooth, natural-looking bokeh. Characteristic Cooke rendering, warm skin tones, and expressive flares that respond to the color of the light source contribute to images with subtle contrast transitions and natural dimensionality.

Engineered for precise manual focusing, the S4 FF/i 35mm features a 270° focus rotation, offering the extended adjustment range needed for smooth, accurate, and repeatable focus pulls. A minimum marked object distance of 280mm allows filmmakers to move closer to their subjects, making it possible to capture intimate compositions of faces, hands, and fine details while preserving the lens's natural perspective.

Its compact construction makes the lens a practical choice for handheld shooting and a wide range of professional cinema camera configurations. An 87mm maximum front diameter supports integration with compatible cinema accessories, while the M82 × 0.75 front filter thread allows compatible screw-in filters to be attached directly. Available in PL or LPL mounts with a choice of imperial or metric focus scales, the lens offers flexibility for different camera systems and production preferences.

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 35mm T2.0 Full-Frame Prime Lens delivers a versatile solution for cinematographers seeking natural image rendering, expressive optical character, and professional creative control.