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Panchro 65/i

Panchro 65/i

The Panchro story continues

The legendary Panchro look, reimagined for authentic 65mm cinematography. Six focal lengths delivering classic Cooke character across the largest digital sensors and continuing our VistaVision heritage into the modern era.

Panchro 65/i

Cooke’s Panchro heritage spans decades of cinematic excellence, from Hitchcock’s VistaVision classics to today’s digital epics. The Panchro 65/i preserves those distinctive optical characteristics—gentle aberrations, natural skin tones, dimensional depth—across true large format coverage.

Focal length range: 30mm / 40mm / 55mm / 75mm / 100mm /152mm

Format: 65mm

Mount: LPL

Speed: T2.5 – T2.9

Form: Compact and lightweight

Scale: Dual Focus scales

Compatibility: Matched to Panchro/i Classic and SP3 series

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Precision optics tuned for digital capture

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30mm
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40mm
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55mm
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75mm
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100mm
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152*mm

*152mm coming in March 2026

Portraits to panoramas

Six precisely crafted focal lengths translate the beloved Panchro aesthetic to 65mm sensors. From intimate portraiture to sweeping landscapes, each lens maintains consistent character whilst delivering the resolution and clarity today’s digital cinematography demands.

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A Panchro ecosystem

The Panchro ecosystem now spans every format, budget and creative ambition. From SP3 on the latest gimbals for innovative camera movement to Panchro 65/i on the largest digital sensors capturing cinematic spectacle.

Emerging cinematographers can establish their visual signature on accessible platforms, then seamlessly scale that same distinctive look to flagship productions. One aesthetic DNA, infinite creative possibilities.

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Classic Panchro aberrations skillfully integrated across expanded image circles, preserving vintage character for modern large format sensors.

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Professional-grade build quality at only 1.8-2.3kg per lens, engineered for contemporary production demands without compromising optical excellence.

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T2.5-T2.9 maximum apertures provide exceptional low-light performance whilst maintaining precise control down to T22 offering captivating depth of field opportunites on 65mm.

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Industry-leading intelligent lens technology provides comprehensive metadata, seamlessly integrating with modern digital workflows and VFX pipelines.

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Panchro foundation

Gentle focus fall-off and controlled imperfections add subtle character without overwhelming subjects, maintaining the delicate balance between precision and poetry. Panchro 65/i delivers authentic 65mm coverage with these characteristics expertly distributed across a super-sized image circle that respects traditional format standards.

Distinctive character

The Panchro look combines natural and gentle aberrations with exceptional skin tone rendering, creating dimensionality that transforms technical capture into emotional storytelling. Trusted by award-winning cinematographers worldwide, the distinctive focus fall-off and organic character has shaped decades of cinematic excellence.

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Timeless identity

Where modern lens design pursues clinical correction, Panchro 65/i preserves classic optical characteristics across expanded 65mm image circles. These skilfully integrated aberrations create the dimensional storytelling that establish cinematic artistry. Building on decades of Panchro calibration knowledge, the 65/i positions its signature characteristics precisely relative to established Super35 and Full Frame sets, ensuring consistent visual language across the complete Cooke ecosystem.

Large format coverage

The Panchro 65/i delivers full coverage of a 59.86mm image circle, ensuring outstanding illumination and minimal shading across the frame even on the largest sensors. This allows cinematographers to maximise their image size, as the Panchro 65/i is designed to support the latest large-format cameras from leading manufacturers, including the Alexa 65, Alexa 265 and Fujifilm ETERNA GFX 55.

Panchro 65 image circle

Ben Saffer

To Fly or Float

This video has no sound. Director of Photography Ben Saffer shot To fly or Float using the Blackmagic Ursa 17k with the Cooke Panchro 65/i 40mm and 75mm lenses. Directed by Charlotte Peters, the short film tells the story of an orphaned girl and her estranged uncle who navigate their shared grief, connecting through faith, hope and the creation of a kite. Here, we are sharing some exclusive footage from the film. (Please note: this preview is without sound and intended purely for visual reference.)

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Panchro 65 footage, Ben Saffer

Ben Saffer : To Fly or Float

This video has no sound. Director of Photography Ben Saffer shot To fly or Float using the Blackmagic Ursa 17k with the Cooke Panchro 65/i 40mm and 75mm lenses. Directed by Charlotte Peters, the short film tells the story of an orphaned girl and her estranged uncle who navigate their shared grief, connecting through faith, hope and the creation of a kite. Here, we are sharing some exclusive footage from the film. (Please note: this preview is without sound and intended purely for visual reference.)

Handcrafted perfection

Panchro 65/i lenses are expertly crafted at Cooke’s Leicester facility where traditional optical techniques are combined with modern large format precision. Advanced manufacturing methods achieve exceptional performance across the massive 65mm image circle. Each lens undergoes rigorous testing and quality control to ensure it meets the needs of demanding cinema production.

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/i Technology inside

Panchro 65/i lenses feature Cooke’s advanced /i Technology integration. Comprehensive metadata streams through lens mount connections or cabled interfaces.

Live data encompasses focus distance, focal length and aperture settings.

/i Technology delivers exceptional advantages for large format VFX workflows, alongside seamless virtual production integration and enhanced post-production efficiency.

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Specifications

Optimised for Arri Alexa 65, Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65, and emerging large format systems — future-proofed optics for evolving digital cinematography.

From intimate character studies to spectacle filmmaking—Panchro 65/i scales across narrative demands whilst maintaining consistent optical personality.

Every Panchro 65/i lens is protected with a scratch-resistant coating, offering exceptional durability and reliability even in the most challenging environments.

Dual Focus scales – Imperial and Metric, scales marked from infinity to MOD

Panchro 65/i lenses are carefully color balanced and matched, delivering consistent results across the series and seamless integration with Panchro/i Classic and SP3 lenses.

Six focal lengths: 30mm, 40mm, 55mm, 75mm, 100mm, 152mm. Coverage optimised for 65mm sensors with 84.1º to 20.2º horizontal angle of view on Alexa 65.

First 65mm-format smart lens series with advanced /i technology, providing comprehensive metadata for seamless integration with modern production workflows.

The maximum aperture of Panchro 65/i lenses vary from T2.5 – T2.9. All lenses have a minimum aperture of T22.

Designed for versatility, the compact and easy-to-handle Panchro 65/i lenses excel in diverse setups—from Steadicam and gimbals to handheld shooting.

Panchro 65/i lenses come native with LPL mounts only

Technical data

Metric Imperial
 
30mm
40mm
55mm
75mm
100mm
152mm
Aperture
T2.8 - T22
T2.8 - T22
T2.5 - T22
T2.5 - T22
T2.5 - T22
T2.9 - T22
Iris rotation
90°
90°
90°
90°
90°
90°
Close focus1
400 mm
450 mm
500 mm
600 mm
700 mm
1300 mm
Focus rotation
270°
270°
270°
270°
270°
270°
Front diameter
125mm
110mm
110mm
110mm
110mm
110mm
Angle of view (65mm)
90.2°
75.4°
56.9°
44.2°
33.6°
22.5°
Angle of view (FF)2
71.4°
57.1°
43.1°
42.6°
24.6°
16.3°
Total weight (with LPL lens mount)
2.2 kg
1.9 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.8 kg
Filter thread
M105 x 0.75
M105 x 0.75
M105 x 0.75
M105 x 0.75
M105 x 0.75
M105 x 0.75
Aperture
T2.8 - T22
T2.8 - T22
T2.5 - T22
T2.5 - T22
T2.5 - T22
T2.9 - T22
Iris rotation
90°
90°
90°
90°
90°
90°
Close focus1
16 in
18 in
20 in
2 ft
2 ft 3
4 ft 3 in
Focus rotation
270°
270°
270°
270°
270°
270°
Front diameter
4.9 in
4.3 in
4.3 in
4.3 in
4.3 in
4.3 in
Angle of view (65mm)
90.2°
75.4°
56.9°
44.2°
33.6°
22.5°
Angle of view (FF)2
71.4°
57.1°
43.1°
42.6°
24.6°
16.3°
Total weight (with LPL lens mount)
4.9 lbs
4.2 lbs
3.7 lbs
3.7 lbs
3.7 lbs
4.0 lbs
Filter thread
M105 x 0.75
M105 x 0.75
M105 x 0.75
M105 x 0.75
M105 x 0.75
M105 x 0.75
1Minimum marked object distance (measured from sensor plane). 2Maximum diagonal angle of view for Full Frame formats.
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Further Reading

Cooke History

For over 100 years, Cooke has been at the centre of the filmmaking business, listening to the community of which we are a part. Starting with the Cooke triplet in 1893, we have become ingrained in the evolution of lenses and have been a key innovator in the history of motion pictures.

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/i Technology

/i Technology is an open protocol designed by Cooke to enhance the filmmaking process by making equipment digitally compatible, streamlining both production and post.

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The Cooke factory

The Cooke factory, located in Leicester UK, possesses a unique ambiance which seamlessly blends contemporary techniques with age-old traditions and machinery. Fuelled by a team driven by passion, their unwavering commitment empowers Cooke to craft enduring products known for their exceptional quality and lasting for decades.

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