Cooke - Lente AP3 FF 85mm T2.4 1.5x Anamorphic (Sony E)

The legendary British manufacturer, Cooke Optics, has brought its renowned anamorphic legacy to mirrorless cameras with the new AP3 series. The Cooke AP3 FF 85mm T2.4 1.5x Anamorphic Lens is a short telephoto prime that delivers the iconic "Cooke Look" in a compact, lightweight housing. Designed for full-frame sensors and with a fast T2.4 maximum aperture, this lens is the ultimate tool for cinematographers seeking the distinct character of anamorphic imaging without the bulk of traditional cinema glass. Built from the ground up for modern workflows, it is optimized for everything from handheld and gimbal use to demanding drone operations.

Key Features

Full-Frame Coverage & Fast Aperture: This 85mm lens covers full-frame sensors and offers a wide maximum aperture of T2.4, providing excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field control.

1.5x Anamorphic Squeeze Factor: Captures a true cinematic widescreen image. The 1.5x squeeze delivers a balanced anamorphic character and is a popular compromise, achieving a 2.6:1 aspect ratio on 16:9 sensors for an immersive look.

Balanced & Natural Optical Character: The lens provides a controlled anamorphic character with smooth defocus rendering and beautiful bokeh, offering clarity and dependability for modern productions.

Cine-Style Mechanics for Workflow: Features include standardized 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears, dual focus marks in feet and meters, and a uniform 87mm front diameter for quick accessory changes across your lens kit.

User-Interchangeable Lens Mount: The lens comes standard with a native Sony E-mount. A second, user-interchangeable mount (Canon RF, L-Mount, or Leica M) is included free of charge, ensuring long-term flexibility.

Compact & Lightweight Design: At approximately 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg), the housing is optimized for modern owner-operator workflows, gimbals, and drones, moving away from the heavy designs of legacy anamorphic lenses.

Use Cases

Cinematic Narrative & Portraiture: The 85mm focal length is a classic for close-ups. Its flattering rendering pulls the background forward, isolating subjects with dramatic clarity and emphasizing the character's relationship with their environment.

Gimbal & Drone Cinematography: The lightweight, compact form factor makes this lens an ideal choice for gimbal and drone rigs, allowing for dynamic camera movement without overloading the system.

Commercial & Music Video Production: The distinct anamorphic flare and beautiful bokeh add a high-end production value that stands out, elevating the visual language of any project.

Hybrid Documentary & Run-and-Gun Shooting: While a cine lens, its manageable weight and size, combined with native mirrorless mounts, make it feasible for documentary work where a lighter, more agile kit is essential.