Cooke miniS4/i prime lenses (originally released as “Panchro/i”) are designed to provide the world-renowned “Cooke Look” in a smaller, lighter, and more affordable package. They are optically matched to the flagship S4/i series, making them a staple for handheld, gimbal, and drone work where size and weight are critical.
Key Features and Benefits
The “Cooke Look”: Delivers the signature warm, smooth, and organic aesthetic with a gentle “roll-off” from sharp focus to a pleasing bokeh.
Compact & Lightweight: Approximately one stop slower than the S4/i series (T2.8 vs T2.0), allowing for a significantly smaller form factor ideal for compact camera rigs.
i/Technology Metadata: Equipped with electronic contacts to record vital lens data (aperture, focus, depth-of-field) for every frame, streamlining post-production and VFX workflows.
Color Matching: Factory-calibrated to match the color and contrast of the S4/i, 5/i, and Anamorphic/i series, allowing for seamless intercutting.
Exceptional Flare Control: Advanced optical design provides superior control over flare, distortion, and spherical aberration even at full aperture.
Standardized Mechanics: Most lenses in the set feature a common 87mm front diameter and uniform gear positions for fast lens changes without re-adjusting accessories.
Robust Build: Features a scratch-resistant PTFE hard anodized finish and an Academy Award-winning cam-style focus movement for smooth, backlash-free operation.
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Prices Research
Justcinemagear: 36,650 – 29,950 -19,850 – 27,500 – 27,750 -24,500
Newlifecine: Does not have any
AI says :
In the current 2026 second-hand market, a standard 6-lens set of Cooke mini S4/i primes (typically comprising the 18mm, 25mm, 32mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm focal lengths) has stabilized in value as a reliable professional workhorse.
While a new 6-lens set retails for approximately $52,000–$53,000, the used market offers significant savings.
Condition Estimated Price Range (USD) Common Configuration
Excellent / Private Owner $31,000 – $35,000 Often includes a custom flight case and very clean glass.
Very Good / Ex-Rental $21,000 – $28,000 Professionally maintained but may show cosmetic wear on barrels.
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