Almost half a century after its introduction, vintage optics S2 and S3 were still appreciated by cinematographers for their unique look. When Cooke introduced the new S4 objectives in 1998, they quickly became an industry standard with its warmth, soft focus and low contrast. They stand out for their color reproduction, getting perfect skin tones.
All this second version of the S4i lenses are equipped with the Technology i that provides cinematographers and camera operators with vital information about the lens adjustment, the focusing distance, the aperture and the depth of field, the hyperfocal distance, the serial number, owner data and type of objective.
The S4 / i T2 Optics offer optimal Optical and mechanical performance, Flare control, distortion and spherical aberrations at maximum aperture. The cam-type focusing mechanism allows smooth focus adjustments. With its modular construction it has been possible to increase the ease of maintenance.
There are 18 S4 / i Focal, between 12mm and 300mm with an average weight of 1,800kg. Their color rendering makes them compatible with the Zoom 18-100mm T3.0 lenses and 25-250mm variable focus lenses T3.7, 15-40mm, T2.0 CXX and S4 16mm lenses.