Cooke - Kit AP3 FF T2.4 1.5x Anamorphic 3 lentes Set (Sony E)

Cooke Optics, a legendary name in cinema lenses, introduces the AP3 FF series, a trio of compact 1.5x anamorphic primes designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras. This set includes 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths, each with a fast T2.4 maximum aperture. The AP3 lenses bring the renowned optical heritage of Cooke’s high-end anamorphic lines into a lightweight, modern form factor, making the distinctive cinematic anamorphic look more accessible than ever before for gimbal, handheld, and drone cinematography.

Engineered from the ground up for today’s mirrorless systems, the AP3 series delivers a balanced, natural optical character with controlled anamorphic qualities. It offers the clarity and dependability required by modern filmmaking while preserving the artistic depth, smooth focus falloff, and painterly bokeh that have defined the Cooke Look for generations. Whether you are shooting a high-end commercial, an independent film, or a music video, the AP3 FF set provides a versatile and cohesive toolkit for creating immersive visual narratives.

Key Features

Full-Frame Coverage with 1.5x Anamorphic Squeeze: The 1.5x squeeze factor provides a cinematic 2.6:1 aspect ratio on 16:9 sensors and 2.25:1 when shooting open gate, striking an ideal balance between the subtle 1.33x and the dramatic 2.0x anamorphic look.

Fast T2.4 Maximum Aperture: The consistent T2.4 aperture across all three primes enables excellent low-light performance, shallow depth of field, and precise creative control over focus transitions.

Three Prime Focal Lengths (35mm, 50mm, 85mm): This versatile set covers wide-angle, standard, and short-telephoto perspectives, allowing you to handle everything from expansive establishing shots to intimate close-up character work.

Legendary Cooke Look: The lenses produce the signature Cooke optical characteristics, including warm and natural skin tone rendering, smooth and organic focus falloff, and a painterly, non-distracting bokeh.

Neutral Flare Characteristics: The horizontal anamorphic flares are designed with depth and complexity but remain elegant and unobtrusive, adapting naturally to various lighting conditions without dominating the frame.

User-Interchangeable Mount System: The lenses come standard with a Sony E-mount, and you can request a free second mount (Canon RF, L-Mount, or Leica M) to adapt them to different camera systems.

Cine-Standard Mechanical Design: All three lenses share a unified 0.8 MOD geared focus and iris ring, a common 87mm front diameter, and an M82 filter thread, enabling fast lens swaps on professional rigs without the need to re-adjust accessories.

Compact and Lightweight Build: The all-metal, scratch-resistant anodized housing is significantly lighter than traditional cinema anamorphics, with weights ranging from approximately 1.2 kg to 1.4 kg (2.6 lbs to 3.1 lbs), making them ideal for handheld, gimbal, and drone use.

Dual Focus Scales: Each lens features both metric (meters) and imperial (feet) focus marks, facilitating solo operations or collaborative team workflows.

Use Cases

High-End Commercials and Music Videos: The AP3’s controlled anamorphic character and neutral flare allow for a polished, high-production-value aesthetic that stands out without being distracting. The 1.5x squeeze factor combined with T2.4 aperture creates smooth, layered backgrounds ideal for product and talent spotlights.

Narrative Filmmaking and Documentaries: The legendary Cooke Look, with its warm skin tones and organic focus falloff, is perfect for capturing human emotion and depth. The compact size facilitates intimate, agile shooting in real-world locations, while the consistent color and contrast across the set ensure a seamless final product.

Gimbal, Handheld, and Run-and-Gun Production: With a unified front diameter and lightweight construction, the AP3 set is optimized for modern, mobile workflows. The common gear positions mean you can swap lenses on a gimbal or drone without re-calibrating your follow-focus system, keeping you responsive and efficient on fast-paced sets.

Low-Light and Nighttime Cinematography: The fast T2.4 aperture provides a significant advantage in challenging lighting conditions, allowing you to capture clean, cinematic images with beautiful, natural-looking bokeh from light sources.