Description
Images that tell a story
Cooke SP3 is an exciting new prime lens series based on one of the most influential lenses in film history, Speed Panchro™. SP3 is a completely new design optimised – optically and mechanically – for full-frame mirrorless cameras which will enable more creatives to enhance the visual narrative of their stories.
Painting with light
The great cinematographers have always been interpreters of stories. Artists who translate the mechanical and the technical into a visual language that speaks to our soul. In an age when anybody can capture images in motion, telling emotionally impactful stories requires something different.
Making humans look human
So much of cinematic storytelling is about performance. Cooke SP3 combines resolution and colour to transmit a character’s emotion in a more believable way. The calibrated on-axis sharpness off the SP3 optical design subtly draws the viewers’ attention to the centre of the image to produce an experience subconsciously familiar to human vision.
Sculpting with depth
With a subtle combination of focus fall off and breathing Cooke SP3 lenses naturally lend themselves to the feeling of shape and enable cinematographers to refine a sense of space and dimension. The SP3’s all-spherical design gifts the lenses with a gradient quality in the bokeh which presents as smooth and round. When used wide open the SP3 can offer focus fall off at the edge of the frame.
Crafted augmentation
Rather than overloading the image with dramatised artefacts the SP3 series organically captures specular flaring and veiling glare allowing cinematographers to focus on their creative intent. Specialised cinematic optical coatings ensure control of flare and matched colour across the set.
Dynamic dimensionality
A sharpness designed into the centre of the image is complimented by a gentle focus fall-off towards the frame edge offering the DOP extra dimensionality to shape the image. A core imaging effect of using the SP3 is that these lenses are sharp on the optical axis, which translates to being sharp in the centre of the image. This is complimented by a delicate fall-off towards the edge of the frame mimicking the way the human eye sees the world.
Dynamic fall off
SP3 displays the classic Cooke Look characteristics and is super sharp on-axis but is designed to roll off towards the edge of frame.
8K and beyond
SP3 is capable of the highest levels of resolution on modern digital sensors.
Technical Specifications
Cooke SP3 18mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters)
Key Specs
Focal Length
18mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Lens Mount
Interchangeable Mount with Included Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame (43.3 mm Image Circle)
Filter Thread
77 mm x 0.75
Image Stabilization
No
Electronic Communication
Yes
Focal Length
18mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Minimum Aperture
T16
Lens Mount
Interchangeable Mount with Included Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame (43.3 mm Image Circle)
Angle of View
Full Frame
Diagonal: 99.72°
Super 35
Diagonal: 81.65°
Focus Scales
Metric, Imperial
Filter Thread
77 mm x 0.75
Minimum Focus Distance
From Front of Lens: 3.14″ / 79.73 mm
Aperture/Iris Blades
9
Image Stabilization
No
Gear Standard
0.8 MOD
Gear Rotation
Focus: 160°
Iris: 78°
Electronic Communication
Yes
Diameter
Maximum: 3.2″ / 82 mm
Length
4.3″ / 109 mm
Weight
1.5 lb / 688 g
Cooke SP3 25mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters) Specs
Key Specs
Focal Length
25mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Filter Thread
58 mm x 0.75
Image Stabilization
No
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Minimum Aperture
T16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Interchangeable Mount
Yes
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Image Circle
43.3 mm
Angle of View
Full Frame
Diagonal: 81°
Super 35
Diagonal: 62°
Focus Scales
Metric, Imperial
Filter Thread
58 mm x 0.75
Minimum Focus Distance
From Front of Lens: 5.5″ / 139 mm
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Diaphragm Blades
9
Image Stabilization
No
Gear Standard
Focus: 0.8 MOD
Iris: 0.8 MOD
Gear Rotation
Focus 160°
Iris 78°
Coatings
Multi-Coating
Diameter
2.5″ / 64 mm
Length
3.9″ / 98 mm
Weight
1.3 lb / 575 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.55 lb
Cooke SP3 32mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters) Specs
Key Specs
Focal Length
32mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Filter Thread
58 mm x 0.75
Image Stabilization
No
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Minimum Aperture
T16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Interchangeable Mount
Yes
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Image Circle
43.3 mm
Angle of View
Full Frame
Diagonal: 69°
Super 35
Diagonal: 50°
Focus Scales
Metric, Imperial
Filter Thread
58 mm x 0.75
Minimum Focus Distance
From Front of Lens: 8.8″ / 223 mm
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Diaphragm Blades
9
Image Stabilization
No
Gear Standard
Focus: 0.8 MOD
Iris: 0.8 MOD
Gear Rotation
Focus 160°
Iris 78°
Coatings
Multi-Coating
Diameter
2.5″ / 64 mm
Length
3.7″ / 94 mm
Weight
1.1 lb / 520 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.45 lb
Cooke SP3 50mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters) Specs
Key Specs
Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Filter Thread
58 mm x 0.75
Image Stabilization
No
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Minimum Aperture
T16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Interchangeable Mount
Yes
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Image Circle
43.3 mm
Angle of View
Full Frame
Diagonal: 47°
Super 35
Diagonal: 34°
Focus Scales
Metric, Imperial
Filter Thread
58 mm x 0.75
Minimum Focus Distance
From Front of Lens: 15.5″ / 394 mm
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Diaphragm Blades
9
Image Stabilization
No
Gear Standard
Focus: 0.8 MOD
Iris: 0.8 MOD
Gear Rotation
Focus 160°
Iris 78°
Coatings
Multi-Coating
Diameter
2.5″ / 64 mm
Length
3.7″ / 94 mm
Weight
1.1 lb / 500 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.4 lb
Cooke SP3 75mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters) Specs
Key Specs
Focal Length
75mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Filter Thread
58 mm x 0.75
Image Stabilization
No
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Minimum Aperture
T16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Interchangeable Mount
Yes
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Image Circle
43.3 mm
Angle of View
Full Frame
Diagonal: 32°
Super 35
Diagonal: 22°
Focus Scales
Metric, Imperial
Filter Thread
58 mm x 0.75
Minimum Focus Distance
From Front of Lens: 27.1″ / 689 mm
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Diaphragm Blades
9
Image Stabilization
No
Gear Standard
Focus: 0.8 MOD
Iris: 0.8 MOD
Gear Rotation
Focus 160°
Iris 78°
Coatings
Multi-Coating
Diameter
2.5″ / 64 mm
Length
3.9″ / 98 mm
Weight
1.1 lb / 520 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.45 lb
Cooke SP3 100mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters) Specs
Key Specs
Focal Length
100mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Filter Thread
77 mm x 0.75
Image Stabilization
No
Maximum Aperture
T2.4
Minimum Aperture
T16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Interchangeable Mount
Yes
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Image Circle
43.3 mm
Angle of View
Full Frame
Diagonal: 25°
Super 35
Diagonal: 17°
Focus Scales
Imperial
Filter Thread
77 mm x 0.75
Minimum Focus Distance
From Front of Lens: 26.1″ / 663 mm
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Diaphragm Blades
9
Image Stabilization
No
Gear Standard
Focus: 0.8 MOD
Iris: 0.8 MOD
Gear Rotation
Focus 160°
Iris 78°
Coatings
Multi-Coating
Diameter
4.9″ / 124 mm
Length
3.2″ / 82 mm
Weight
1.5 lb / 690 g
Accessory & Filter Compatibility
Key Measurements
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⭕ Native Outer Diameter (O.D.): 64mm (For the 25, 32, 50, and 75mm). ⚠️ 82mm (For the 18mm and 100mm).
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⭕ Unified Outer Diameter (with optional Duclos Rings): 95mm (ask us to include these Rings in your set).
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🔄 Native Front Filter Thread: 58mm (Core set) & 77mm (18mm & 100mm).
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🔄 Unified Front Filter Thread (with Duclos Rings): 86mm (Standardized across all 6 lenses).
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Physical Movement: Internal focus design. (The front element does not telescope or rotate, keeping your matte box perfectly stationary during focus pulls).
Compatible Matte Boxes (Available to Rent)
Compatible Filters
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Circular Filters:
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With Duclos Rings: All lenses accept standard 86mm screw-on filters.
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Without Duclos Rings: You will need 58mm filters for the core set and 77mm filters for the wide/telephoto (or a 58-to-77mm step-up ring).
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Cinema Filters (4×5.65″): For standard studio setups, pair these lenses with 4×5.65″ glass filters, such as our 7x TIFFEN 4×5.6 IR ND WW Filter Set, using your matte box of choice.
Recommended Rigging Accessories
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Wireless Lens Control: With standardized 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears across the set, we highly recommend renting the Nucleus-M II Wireless Lens Control System.
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15mm LWS Lens Support: While these are very compact lenses, utilizing a 15mm lens support bracket paired with our Smallrig Adapter Baseplate 15mm is always a good safety practice if you choose to fly heavy 3-stage matte boxes and wireless motors simultaneously.
⚠️ Rigging Notes for Cooke SP3
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Communication is Key: Always verify with the rental department whether the Duclos 95mm Front Rings are installed on your requested set before you shoot. It completely changes your screw-on filter and matte box clamp requirements!
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Sensor Coverage: These lenses are designed to cover Full-Frame sensors perfectly. Even with the Duclos 95mm rings installed, the ultra-wide 18mm lens will safely cover Full-Frame without inducing mechanical vignetting.
Included
Cooke SP3 Full-Frame 6-Lens Prime Set is available to rent at FRENEL rental.
- Cooke SP3 18mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Cooke SP3 25mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Cooke SP3 32mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Cooke SP3 50mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Cooke SP3 75mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Cooke SP3 100mm T2.4 Full-Frame Prime Lens (Sony E, Feet/Meters)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Cooke SP3 6-Lens Set Case
– 6x Duclos Front Rings (95mm)
– 6x Duclos Rubber Caps (95mm)
