Cooke Varotal/i FF 85-215mm T2.9 is a modern, high-performance telephoto zoom lens designed to bring the legendary “Cooke Look” to full-frame digital cinema. Released in 2021, it is engineered to function as a “zoomable prime,” offering optical quality that matches high-end prime sets while providing the flexibility of a variable focal range.

The Signature “Cooke Look”: Delivers the classic, warm, and natural skin tones with a smooth fall-off and organic texture that cinematographers favor for high-end drama and commercials.

Full Frame Coverage: Designed to cover large-format sensors (up to a 46.31mm image circle), making it compatible with 8K cameras like the Sony VENICE 2, ARRI ALEXA 35, and RED V-Raptor.

Constant T2.9 Aperture: Maintains a fast and consistent aperture throughout the entire zoom range, ensuring no light loss during focal length changes.

Optical Consistency: Color-matched to the Cooke S7/i and S8/i prime lens ranges, allowing for seamless intercutting between zooms and primes in the same production.

Intelligent /i Technology: Equipped with electronics to record vital metadata (focus, iris, zoom position, and shading/distortion maps) for streamlined post-production and VFX workflows.

Minimal Focus Breathing: Virtually eliminates image shift during focus pulls, providing a more immersive, cinematic experience.

Rugged Build Quality: Features a scratch-resistant PTFE hard anodized finish and industry-standard 0.8 MOD gearing for use with follow-focus and wireless FIZ systems.

The 85-215mm serves as the telephoto anchor of the Varotal/i FF trio (which includes the 19-40mm and 30-95mm). Despite its professional-grade zoom range, it remains relatively compact at 8.8 lbs (4 kg), making it viable for handheld and Steadicam work. Each focus mark is individually calibrated and engraved on both sides of the barrel to assist camera assistants in demanding environments.