The Cooke S4 FF/i 50mm T2.0 Full-Frame Prime Lens brings the renowned Cooke Look to modern full-frame cinematography, combining the warmth and optical character of the iconic S4/i series with a natural, versatile perspective. Designed for professional cinematographers seeking pleasing skin tones, gentle clarity, and expressive image rendering, this 50mm prime lens delivers a distinctive cinematic aesthetic ideal for narrative filmmaking, commercial productions, portraiture, and high-end digital cinema.
Featuring a 50mm focal length with full-frame coverage optimized for a 43.3mm image circle, the lens provides a natural field of view that allows subjects to remain prominent while preserving a balanced relationship with their surroundings. Its versatile perspective makes it particularly well suited for dialogue scenes, character-driven storytelling, portraits, and detailed compositions where natural proportions and subtle visual depth are essential.
The lens incorporates a fast T2.0 maximum aperture, providing flexibility in challenging lighting conditions while allowing cinematographers to achieve shallow depth of field and controlled subject separation. Its T2.0 to T16 aperture range supports a wide variety of creative exposure requirements, while a nine-blade curved iris produces smooth, rounded bokeh. Characteristic Cooke rendering, gentle contrast transitions, and expressive flares contribute to images with natural dimensionality and a distinctive cinematic personality, particularly when working with practical lighting or backlit scenes.
Engineered for precise manual operation, the S4 FF/i 50mm features a 270° focus rotation, offering the extended adjustment range needed for accurate, smooth, and repeatable focus pulls. A minimum marked object distance of 350mm allows cinematographers to move closer to their subjects, creating intimate portraits, detailed compositions, and expressive close-up shots while maintaining the lens's natural perspective.
Its compact construction makes the lens a practical choice for handheld cinematography and a wide range of professional 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 workflows.
Combining full-frame coverage, a fast T2.0 aperture, precise manual focusing, smooth bokeh, and the unmistakable Cooke Look, the Cooke S4 FF/i 50mm T2.0 Full-Frame Prime Lens delivers a versatile standard focal length solution for cinematographers seeking natural image rendering, expressive optical character, and professional creative control.
