Cooke Varotal 20-100 Zoom Lens

Product Highlights:

Classic Zoom with the Legendary Cooke Look:
The Cooke Varotal 20–100mm T3.1 Zoom is a legendary piece of cinema history, widely praised for its smooth rendering, natural skin tones, and gentle contrast. Originally introduced in the 1970s, this lens continues to be a go-to for filmmakers looking for a vintage aesthetic with reliable performance.

Designed for Super 35 Coverage:
It offers full Super 35 coverage with a consistent T3.1 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, maintaining exposure and optical performance as you move from wide to telephoto.

Will vignette in Open Gate S35 sensor modes, needs to be 16:9 S35

Optical & Build Features:

• Focal Length: 20mm to 100mm
• Constant T3.1 aperture throughout zoom range
• Classic “Cooke Look”: warm tones, soft contrast, flattering skin rendition
• Super 35 coverage
• Manual zoom, focus, and iris rings with standard 0.8 mod cine gears
• Long focus throw for precise control
• Durable mechanical housing built for professional use

The Cooke Varotal 20 – 100mm has been used on countless iconic productions and remains a favourite for DP’s who want expressive, organic images with vintage character – without compromising precision and control.

Rent the Cooke Varotal 20 – 100mm T3.1 Zoom Lens from Ontario Camera Rentals in Toronto:
Ideal for narrative, commercial, or music video shoots where warmth and character matter.