Overview:
This Kit Includes:
- 18mm/ T2.8
- 25mm/T2.8
- 32mm/T2.8
- 50mm/T2.8
- 75mm/T2.8
- 100mm/T2.8
Cooke Mini S4/i lens Kit
DPs prefer to specify Cooke Mini S4/i lenses to take advantage of the Cooke look as well as the on-set usability and reliable operation, cost has sometimes been a barrier. In addition, many purchasers of digital cameras like Red also want a full set of lenses at a realistic price.
We also wanted to open up the opportunity to use Cooke Mini S4/i lenses in risky situations such as on-board stunt work; lower costs lenses reduce rental and insurance costs.
S4 Quality Deserves the S4 Name
Our goal has been to deliver a smaller, lighter lens which offers the same resolution, optical quality and reliability as the S4/i, but at a lower price. We decided that the lenses should be equally suitable for shooting film and digital images up to and beyond a 4K resolution pipeline.
In addition the lenses include /i Technology, providing lens data per frame for downstream post production. Like the S4/i lenses, the miniS4/i’s are designed for motion photography and they don’t breathe.
The lenses are one stop slower than the S4/i, as a result they can be smaller and lighter.
All Cooke lenses are colour matched. This means miniS4/i and S4/i lenses can be mixed on a shoot with full confidence that the images will match.
Rental Rates
| $600.00 | For the 1st day |
|---|---|
| $650.00 | For a Weekend |
Technical info:
miniS4
Main Features
Main FeaturesOptical Design
The optics are designed to give maximum performance at full aperture with superior control of flare, distortion and spherical aberration.
ElectronicsAccessible via contacts in PL mount that sync with /i compatible cameras.
Colour Balance
All miniS4/i prime lenses are colour balanced, colormatched and compatible with Cooke 5/i, S4/i and Anamorphic/i.
Aperture
All miniS4/i primes have a true T2.8 aperture and cover Super 35mm format.
Index Marks
Every index mark is labelled. More detailed markings allow for more detailed focus control.
Focus Movement
Our Academy Award® winning cam-style focus movement coupled with the added benefit of a large lens barrel diameter, has allowed for an increased number of focus markings, particularly at close focus. Spherical aberration has been controlled throughout the range of focal lengths to eliminate compensation of changes in back focus with aperture. A four-point contact bearing provides a smooth positive backlash-free movement.
Camera Mounts
Cooke Hardened PL Mount with /i Technology contact.
Focus Scaling
Large, clear numerals on both sides of the focus barrel benefit the focus puller when shooting under difficult lighting conditions.
Compatibility
All Cooke miniS4/i primes, except the 18mm, have a common fixed front diameter of 87mm, with a focus drive gear of 121T x 0.8 mod and an iris drive gear of 119T x 0.8.
External Finish
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.
Iris
An eight-leaf linear module iris assembly is fitted into miniS4/i primes with an aperture range of T2.8 to T22.
Weight/Size Ratio
The lenses are designed for all shooting applications, including handheld and Steadicam, providing comfortable balance ratio with the latest compact cameras.
Reliability and Service
miniS4/i prime lenses are designed to meet a market requirement for fully reliable performance with a minimum of downtime.
Cooke miniS4 Uncoated Elements
For those who want a softer contrast, more flaring and an “older” lens look and feel.
Cooke miniS4/i lenses are now available with uncoated front and/or rear elements. Offered as a set of 6 (18-100mm) and individually for 40mm, 65mm and 135mm, they can be swapped with the standard coated elements by a qualified lens technician.
Uncoated elements may help creat a different “historic look” – more flare, softer edges, etc. Footage showing the effect of coated vs. uncoated elements on the miniS4/i.
Cooke miniS4 Multi-Mounts
Use Cooke miniS4/i lenses on Sony E and Micro 4/3 cameras. Single mount for all focal lengths in lens series. Optional mount replaces PL mount that comes standard. Use proper lens support.
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