Anamorphic Prime Lens

Cooke Anamorphic/180mmT2.3 - 

• Focal Length: 180mm

• Maximum Aperture: T2.3

• Format Coverage: Full Frame (24x36mm still size sensor)

• Anamorphic Squeeze: 1.8x

• Mount: PL mount with Cooke’s /i Technology (metadata capture)

• Version:

• The Cooke Look™: Delivers the signature warm, natural rendering with smooth skin tones and gentle contrast.

• Anamorphic Character: Produces oval bokeh, subtle barrel distortion, and cinematic widescreen aesthetics.

• Special Flare (SF) Version: Designed to flare more easily, creating exaggerated anamorphic streaks and optical artefacts for stylized visuals.

• Hybrid Optical Design: Combines spherical and cylindrical elements to minimize color fringing and maintain dimensionality.

• Metadata Support: Cooke’s /i Technology records lens data (focus, iris, zoom) for VFX and post-production workflows.

• Ideal for large-format digital cinema and film productions requiring a long focal length with anamorphic character.

• Perfect for close-ups with compression, isolating subjects while maintaining anamorphic aesthetics.

• The SF version is popular for music videos, commercials, and stylized narrative work where flares and optical personality are desired.