Overview
The Cooke Varotal/i 19-40mm Full Frame Zoom T2.9 - PL Mount removes the compromise that has been associated with zoom lenses. For observational documentary, live broadcast, efficiency or just style, they offer imaging performance commensurate with prime lenses.
Detail and consistency
Varotal offers striking levels of detail for 8k resolution and beyond. All three lenses feature a constant T2.9 aperture speed at all focal lengths ensuring consistent results and creative control.
Durability
A scratch resistant PTFE hard anodised finish is provided on all Cooke lenses, providing a durable, hard-wearing surface to meet the most demanding environmental conditions.
Smarter
Designed from the ground up to incorporate Cooke intelligent /i technology, which includes /i data focus and iris position, /i motion inertial data and /i maps factory calibrated shading and distortion data. They also benefit from a high degree of modularity, which increases reliability and reduces servicing time.
Optical Design
State of the art zoom lens range with the highest resolution allied to the Cooke Look. Matched to S7/i and S8/i.
Aperture
Cooke Varotal/i lenses have a T2.9 full aperture covering Full Frame sensors.
Focus Scaling
Every focus mark is individually calibrated and engraved on both sides of the focus barrel for ease of use.
/i Technology
Accessible via cable connector near the lens mount and contacts in mount that sync with /i compatible cameras and accessories.
Weight/Size ratio
The lenses are designed for all shooting applications, including handheld and Steadicam, providing comfortable balance ratio with the latest digital cinema cameras.
Compatibility
Cooke Varotal/i FF Lenses have a common fixed diameter of 114mm with industry standard Focus, Iris, and Zoom Gear pitch of M0.8.
Colour Balance
All Varotal Lenses are colour balanced across the range and are matched in resolution, colour and fall off to the S7/i and S8/i Cinema Prime lens ranges.
Iris
9 bladed Iris to match S7/i and S8/i.
Camera Mounts
We offer a choice of PL and LPL camera mount options, designed specifically for use with our new lenses.
External Finish
Every Cooke lens is coated with a scratch resistant PTFE hard anodised finish, which provides a durable, hard-wearing surface to meet the most demanding environmental conditions.
Reliability & Service
Robust, reliable, serviceable mechanics, with smooth motion. Cooke Varotal/i FF lenses are designed to meet a market requirement for fully reliable performance with a minimum of downtime.
Specifications
T-Stop Range |
T2.9 - T22 |
Angular Rotation of Iris Scale |
48° |
Min. Marked Object Distance |
24 in |
Angular Rotation to MOD Endstop |
280° |
Angular rotation of zoom |
103° |
Length from front of lens to PL lens |
9 in |
Max. front diameter |
4.5 in |
Total weight (with PL lens mount) |
3.5kg |
Screw-in filter |
M112.5 x 0.5 |
Maximum format cover |
Full Frame and beyond, delivering coverage of 46.3 mm |
Focus scales |
focus scale 0.6 m/2 ft to infinity |
Focus, Iris, and Zoom Drive Gear |
M0.8 |
Iris scales |
T2.9 - T22 |
Screw-in filter |
M112.5 x 0.5 |
What's in the Box
- Cooke Varotal/i 19-40mm Full Frame Zoom T2.9 - PL Mount
Specifications
Key Highlights
- T2.9 full aperture
- 9 bladed Iris to match S7/i and S8/i.
- Every focus mark is calibrated
- Accessible via cable connector
- Common fixed diameter of 114mm
- PTFE hard anodised finish