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ZOOM COOKE VAROTAL 20-100MM

€185.00

The Cooke Varotal 20–100mm T3.1 is a classic 35mm cinema zoom lens and one of the foundational zooms in Cooke’s optical history. Released in the early 1970s, it became a reference for professional motion picture photography, offering filmmakers the flexibility of a zoom lens while preserving the warm, organic image quality associated with the iconic Cooke Look.

With a focal range from 20mm to 100mm, the Cooke Varotal is ideal for productions that need to move quickly between wider frames, medium shots, and tighter compositions without changing lenses. Its constant T3.1 aperture provides consistent exposure across the zoom range, while its vintage optical character delivers natural color, smooth contrast, and pleasing skin tones.

The lens is known for its internal focusing design and Cooke’s Varomag anti-reflective coatings, which helped improve light transmission, shadow definition, and control over unwanted ghosting and flare. This makes the Varotal 20–100mm a valuable choice for filmmakers looking for a vintage zoom with character, flexibility, and a distinctive cinematic texture.

Its robust mechanical construction and PL mount compatibility make it suitable for professional film and digital cinema workflows. The lens is especially well suited for narrative work, commercials, music videos, and productions seeking a classic 35mm zoom aesthetic with the warmth and softness of vintage Cooke glass.

Maximum aperture: T3.1

Format coverage: 35mm / Super 35

Mount: PL mount

Minimum focus distance: Approximately 2 ft 4 in / 0.71 m

Weight: Approximately 4.5–5.2 kg depending on version

The Cooke Varotal 20–100mm T3.1 is a classic 35mm cinema zoom lens and one of the foundational zooms in Cooke’s optical history. Released in the early 1970s, it became a reference for professional motion picture photography, offering filmmakers the flexibility of a zoom lens while preserving the warm, organic image quality associated with the iconic Cooke Look.

With a focal range from 20mm to 100mm, the Cooke Varotal is ideal for productions that need to move quickly between wider frames, medium shots, and tighter compositions without changing lenses. Its constant T3.1 aperture provides consistent exposure across the zoom range, while its vintage optical character delivers natural color, smooth contrast, and pleasing skin tones.

The lens is known for its internal focusing design and Cooke’s Varomag anti-reflective coatings, which helped improve light transmission, shadow definition, and control over unwanted ghosting and flare. This makes the Varotal 20–100mm a valuable choice for filmmakers looking for a vintage zoom with character, flexibility, and a distinctive cinematic texture.

Its robust mechanical construction and PL mount compatibility make it suitable for professional film and digital cinema workflows. The lens is especially well suited for narrative work, commercials, music videos, and productions seeking a classic 35mm zoom aesthetic with the warmth and softness of vintage Cooke glass.

Maximum aperture: T3.1

Format coverage: 35mm / Super 35

Mount: PL mount

Minimum focus distance: Approximately 2 ft 4 in / 0.71 m

Weight: Approximately 4.5–5.2 kg depending on version