Cooke Optics has launched the Panchro 65/i lens series specifically engineered for 65mm and larger-format cinematography. They are designed to faithfully carry forward the distinctive aesthetic of the Panchro line combining classic character with modern performance and scaling the iconic Panchro look to cover a significantly larger image circle. Cooke has a long history of supporting large-format cinematography, beginning with the Double Speed Panchros and Duopanchros in the early 1950s, designed for VistaVision and 65mm film. Today, with major camera manufacturers such as ARRI (ALEXA 65, 265) and Fujifilm (ETERNA 55) embracing 65mm formats, Cooke is once again expanding creative options for cinematographers.

The Panchro 65/i series includes six focal lengths: 30mm, 40mm, 55mm, 75mm, 100mm, and 152mm. All lenses have a minimum T-stop of T22. The 55mm, 75mm and 100mm have a fast maximum T-stop of T2.5 while the 30mm and 40mm offer T2.8 and 152mm T2.9. These Panchro 65/i lenses feature Cooke’s /i technology to enable the latest lens data and workflow integrations.

Each lens is priced at US$23,000, (£16,000 / €19,200.) Shipping for Panchro 65/i will begin in November 2025. Further information and sample footage can be found at: https://cookeoptics.com/lens/panchro-65/