Overview
3 Focal Lengths – 35, 50, 85 Full Frame T2.4 across the range Dual focus scale 9 bladed iris M82 filter thread across the range User interchangeable mount, E-mount (fitted as standard), RF-mount, L-mount, M-Mount Cooke AP3 is an exciting new prime lens combining Cooke’s expertise in anamorphic lenses and the success with SP3. AP3 represents an exceptional feat of engineering and a totally new anamorphic lens designed from the ground up, it is the first completely in house designed Cooke anamorphic lens. Derived from our cine anamorphic optical philosophy: Smooth defocus rendering, Strong central image structure, Controlled anamorphic artifacts, Natural highlight behaviour, Integrated anamorphic design with cylinders in front of the iris.
AP3 brings the optical pedigree of Cookes high-end anamorphic lineage into a compact, lightweight series built for modern mirrorless cameras. Balanced, purposeful and with the cinematic depth and character youd expect from Cooke. True anamorphic flare AP3’s flare character is unmistakably anamorphic and entirely there to work with. 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. Smooth defocus rendering 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. AP3’s distortion is unmistakably anamorphic in character but never overbearing. Oval bokeh 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 shape and character remain consistent across the entire T-stop and focal length range. Central image sharpness AP3 delivers the clarity and centre sharpness of a high-end anamorphic, even wide open. Gently blooming highlights wrap elements of the image together with a filmic softness. Distortion AP3 offers very little distortion at the sides of the frame and does not significantly pincushion like some Anamorphic/i S35 and Anamorphic/i FF lenses. We decided to go with barrel distortion across top and bottom.
Included in box
1x Cooke AP3 85mm T2.4 Full Frame
1x Cooke AP3 50mm T2.4 Full Frame
1x Cooke AP3 35mm T2.4 Full Frame
1x Flight Case
About the Cooke AP3 3 Lens Set
Cooke AP3 is an exciting new prime lens combining Cooke’s expertise in anamorphic lenses and the success with SP3.
AP3 represents an exceptional feat of engineering and a totally new anamorphic lens designed from the ground up, it is the first completely in house designed Cooke anamorphic lens.
Derived from our cine anamorphic optical philosophy:
Smooth defocus rendering
Strong central image structure
Controlled anamorphic artifacts
Natural highlight behaviour
Integrated anamorphic design with cylinders in front of the iris.
Extension of our SP3 mechanical philosophy:
Interchangeable mounts
Compact housing and light weight
Focus and iris scales for handheld
Pricing structure
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 flare
AP3’s flare character is unmistakably anamorphic and entirely there to work with. 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.
Smooth defocus rendering
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. AP3’s distortion is unmistakably anamorphic in character but never overbearing.
Oval bokeh
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 shape and character remain consistent across the entire T-stop and focal length range.
Central image sharpness
AP3 delivers the clarity and centre sharpness of a high-end anamorphic, even wide open. Gently blooming highlights wrap elements of the image together with a filmic softness.
Distortion
AP3 offers very little distortion at the sides of the frame and does not significantly pincushion like some Anamorphic/i S35 and Anamorphic/i FF lenses. We decided to go with barrel distortion across top and bottom.
