Press Release: Cooke Unveils New 18mm T2.4 SP3 Ultrawide Cine Lens
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[City], [Date] — Cooke Optics, a name synonymous with cinematic excellence, has once again expanded its popular SP3 lens series with the introduction of a new 18mm T2.4 ultrawide cine lens. This latest addition to the SP3 lineup continues to build on the legacy of the classic ‘Panchro look’ that filmmakers have come to cherish.
Last year, Cooke revolutionized the cinema lens market with the launch of its SP3 series, offering filmmakers a compact and affordable alternative to the esteemed Cooke Panchro Classic lenses. The SP3 series quickly gained popularity for its portability and cinematic quality, delivering the signature ‘Cooke Look’ at a more accessible price point.
The new 18mm lens, the widest in the SP3 family, is designed to meet the needs of indie filmmakers, corporate videographers, and cinematographers who demand professional results without the premium price tag. Available as part of a six-lens set in a custom hard case or sold individually, the 18mm T2.4 lens is set to become a favorite among those looking for versatility and quality.
The 18mm lens complements its siblings in the series — the 25mm, 32mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm — maintaining the same T-Stop range (T2.4-16) and full-frame sensor coverage. It shares consistent focus and iris ring placement, and offers versatile mount options, including Sony E, Canon RF, Leica M, and L mount. Despite being slightly larger and heavier than other lenses in the series, the 18mm and 100mm models remain lightweight and compact, making them ideal for use on gimbals, drones, or in solo-operator scenarios.
With a 99° field of view on full-frame sensors, the 18mm T2.4 lens is perfect for establishing shots, tight spaces, or immersive wide-angle scenes. Its close focus distance of 9.8 inches provides additional flexibility in confined shooting environments. This new lens rounds out the SP3 series, offering a comprehensive range of focal lengths to cater to a wide variety of production needs.
The SP3 series continues to offer incredible value for money, providing high-quality cine lenses that are more accessible to a broader range of filmmakers. Cooke’s reputation in the world of cinema is well-earned, with their Speed Panchros having been used in numerous iconic films.
For more information on the new Cooke 18mm T2.4 SP3 ultrawide cine lens, please visit [Cooke Optics website] or contact [Cooke Optics sales team].
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Cooke Optics has been a leading innovator in the field of cinematography for over a century, providing filmmakers with the highest quality lenses that have become the benchmark for cinematic image quality.
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