Cooke brings 1.5x anamorphic primes to mirrorless cameras
Cooke has announced AP3 1.5x anamorphic prime lenses for mirrorless cameras, available in 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths. These lenses operate at T2.4–T16, feature native E-mount compatibility, and offer user-interchangeable mounts. The new lenses start at $7750.
Key Takeaways
- AP3 lenses come in 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths.
- The optics use a 1.5x anamorphic squeeze factor for mirrorless cameras.
- Native E-mount compatibility is built in, with user-interchangeable mounts.
- The lenses cover a T2.4–T16 aperture range.
- Pricing starts at $7,750.
Why It Matters
Cooke is bringing anamorphic optics into a mirrorless-ready package, with native E-mount support and interchangeable mounts broadening where AP3 can be used. That matters for production teams that want 1.5x anamorphic looks without moving to a different camera ecosystem. The more concrete signal to watch is how the AP3 line is received at its $7,750 starting price across the 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm versions.
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