lens:cookevarokinetal9-50mmt2.5
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Cooke Varokinetal 9-50mm T2.5
Summary
The Cooke Varokinetal 9-50mm T2.5 is a cine zoom lens produced by Taylor-Hobson/Cooke for the 16 mm format. Introduced during the mid-1960s–1970s era, the Varokinetal series represented Cooke’s effort to deliver compact, high-speed zooms tailored for documentary, television, and independent film production.
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Tech Specs
| Manufacturer | Cooke |
| Series | Varokinetal |
| Model | - |
| Focal Length | 9-50mm |
| Max Aperture | T2.5 |
| Min Aperture | T22 |
| Format | 16 format |
| Image Circle | - |
| Minimum Focus | 28 in. |
| Focus Rotation | - |
| Iris Blades | - |
| Optical Design | - |
| Squeeze | none |
| Front Diameter | 121mm |
| Filter Thread | - |
| Focus/Zoom Rod | - |
| Native Mount | PL |
| Data Protocol | - |
| Length | 1479g |
| Weight | 2700g |
| Body Telescope | none |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Focus Drive | Manual |
| Iris Drive | Manual |
| Zoom Drive | Manual |
History
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Release Date: c. 1975
Launch Price: ~$10,000
Design Revisions:
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