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Cooke S4/i

Cooke's Super 35 prime family with /i lens metadata. Most focal lengths open to T2.0; the 300mm opens to T2.8.

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Cooke S4/i, 50mm

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01 / The lens

Optical Profile

Lens type
Spherical Prime
Focal range
12mm-300mm
Max. aperture
T2.0-T2.8
Coverage
Super 35

Cooke specifies a maximum format diameter of 30mm. Confirm sensor-mode coverage, especially for larger Super 35 gates.

Mounts
PL
Image circle
30 mm
Introduced
1998 (S4); 2005 (/i)

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GLM editorial assessment

Rendering notes

These are qualitative selection notes. Evaluate the exact lens version, focal length and aperture on your intended camera.

Use cases

  • Character-led drama
  • Faces and practical-lit interiors
  • Projects that want warmth without going full vintage

Tradeoffs to test

  • S35-only coverage
  • More veiling glare and slightly less bite than top-tier modern lenses

02 / Visual context

Visual references

Editorial associations, not verified production credits. Use these references to discuss mood and framing.

No Country for Old Men

2007 · Roger Deakins

The King's Speech

2010 · Danny Cohen

Euphoria Season 2

2022 · Marcell Rev

Sayombhu Mukdeeprom

Cinematographer reference

03 / Further reading

Sources

Consult the original documentation for the specific focal length, mount and lens version. GLM's rendering notes and use cases are editorial interpretation.

04 / Other possibilities

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