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AP3
35mm
AP3
50mm
AP3
85mm

Three full frame anamorphic primes designed from the ground-up for mirrorless cameras.

Single AP3

The new AP3 is available as a single lens in its own carry case.

AP3 three lens set

A three lens set containing 35, 50 and 100mm with a hard carry case.

Anamorphic legacy

Inherently Cinematic

AP3 is a ground-up anamorphic design. Three full frame primes purpose-built for mirrorless cameras. The optical philosophy balances controlled anamorphic character with the clarity and dependability that modern filmmaking demands.

AP3 essentials

Focal length range: 35mm / 50mm / 85mm

Format: Full Frame (S35 compatible)

Squeeze factor: 1.5x

Mount: Interchangeable: E (fitted); RF, L & M (available to order as a free accessory)

Speed: T2.4

Form: Small and lightweight yet finished in tough anodised shell

Scale: Dual Focus scales

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User-changeable mounts for key cameras: E (fitted); RF, L & M* (available to order as a free accessory)

*please follow link to see M-mount compatibility

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Small and lightweight for their class and highly portable, well suited for handheld setups. An ergonomic design finished in a tough anodised shell.

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Class leading close focus performance offers more creative freedom and expedited filming.

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Focus and Iris mechanics are aligned across the set allowing for fast, smooth and accurate lens changes whilst maintaining focus and iris motor positions.

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Timeless character, modern design

Anamorphic is a format that demands to be taken seriously and rewards patience over novelty. AP3 brings the optical pedigree of Cooke’s high-end anamorphic lineage into a compact, lightweight series built for modern mirrorless cameras. Balanced, purposeful and with the cinematic depth and character you’d expect from Cooke.

True anamorphic

AP3’s flare character is unmistakably anamorphic and entirely yours to work with. These are not manufactured effects or simplistic overlays; they are organic responses to light that adapt and embed themselves within a scene. The flares have depth and complexity, streaking with a classic anamorphic tint without ever limiting where you can shoot. Consistent and dependable across all three focal lengths, flares enhance without overwhelming.

Harmonious character

Defocus rendering is smooth and gradual – offering genuine dimension. Transitions between focus planes have an organic continuity that feels closer to how we experience depth in real life. Lens breathing becomes a creative instrument and as focus shifts it draws the viewer into the image, subtly deepening the sense of presence. AP3’s distortion is unmistakably anamorphic in character but never overbearing.

Beyond Focus

AP3’s bokeh is a product of its ground-up design. As a true 1.5x anamorphic lens it renders out-of-focus elements with a painterly quality that draws the eye but doesn’t distract. The impressionistic shape and dappled character remain consistent across the entire T-stop and focal length range.

Intentional imaging

AP3 delivers the clarity and centre sharpness of a high-end anamorphic, even wide open. Defined where it needs to be and expressive everywhere else. Gently blooming highlights wrap elements of the image together with a filmic softness. AP3 is as dependable as it is characterful.

1.5x Compression

1.5x delivers the characteristics that epitomise anamorphic imaging while supporting the controlled, consistent image and wide-open performance that modern filmmaking demands. It suits the latest full frame mirrorless sensors with minimal cropping for efficient workflows.

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As part of a Cooke lens system

Although built from the ground up as an anamorphic design, AP3 shares some characteristics with Cooke’s modern anamorphic S35 2x and FF 1.8x lenses. It also shares hardware architecture and lens coatings with the SP3 making it possible to creatively combine lens series across a production. As a three-way set AP3 is a complete anamorphic; as a single-lens purchase it pairs naturally with an existing package for those building out a mixed kit.

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AP3 demo film

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AP3 demo film

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Specifications

Sits between the Spherical Cooke SP3 lenses and the High-end Cooke Anamorphic /i FF 1.8x prime lenses with an optical philosophy that prioritises smooth defocus rendering, strong central image structure, controlled anamorphic artifacts and natural highlight behaviour.

AP3 has a standardised 0.8 MOD focus and iris drive gears. All lenses have a fixed common front diameter of 87mm and a common filter thread diameter of 82mm.

Every AP3 lens is coated with a scratch resistant finish, which provides a durable, hard-wearing surface to meet the most demanding environmental conditions.

AP3 has interchangeable mounts and can be changed between E, RF, M or L.

Ranging from 1.2 to 1.4kg the AP3 series is lightweight and compact for the anamorphic class and is suitable for a wide range of shooting applications.

Ergonomically designed for smooth and accurate travel, with a non-linear focus movement. Dual imperial and metric scales. Focus rotation and witness mark position optimised for self-shooters.

AP3 features a nine-leaf module iris assembly and provides aperture range of T2.4-T16

All AP3 prime lenses are colour-balanced and colour matched – ensuring consistency across the series.

All AP3 primes cover Full Frame formats.

Natural skin tones, gentle highlight roll-off and organic depth and dimensionality.

Technical Data

Metric Imperial
 
35mm
50mm
85mm
Aperture
T2.4-T16
T2.4-T16
T2.4-T16
Iris rotation
79°
79°
79°
Close focus1
500 mm
600 mm
900 mm
Focus rotation
160°
160°
160°
Length2
153 mm
142 mm
159 mm
Front diameter
87 mm
87 mm
87 mm
Angle of view (FF)3
H85° / V38°
H64° / V27°
H39° / V16°
Weight4
1.3 kg
1.2 kg
1.4 kg
Filter thread
M82 x 0.75
M82 x 0.75
M82 x 0.75
Aperture
T2.4-T16
T2.4-T16
T2.4-T16
N/A
Iris rotation
79°
79°
79°
N/A
Close focus1
20 in
2 ft
3 ft
N/A
Focus rotation
160°
160°
160°
N/A
Length2
6.02 in
5.59 in
6.65 in
N/A
Front diameter
3.42 in
3.42 in
3.42 in
N/A
Angle of view (FF)3
H85° / V38°
H64° / V27°
H39° / V16°
N/A
Weight4
2.8 lbs
2.6 lbs
3.1 lbs
N/A
Filter thread
M82 x 0.75
M82 x 0.75
M82 x 0.75
N/A

1-Minimum marked object distance (measured from sensor plane).

2-From the front of the lens to the lens mount.

3-Maximum diagonal angle of view for FF formats.

4-Total weight of the lens including base PL mount.

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