When comparing Panavision Primo SL10 and Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Panavision Primo SL10 which weighs 3000 g, compared to the loser Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1 which weighs 10300 g.
Winner: Panavision Primo SL10
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Panavision Primo SL10 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 61 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 72 cm for Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1.
Winner: Panavision Primo SL10
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1 and Panavision Primo SL10:
Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1 | Panavision Primo SL10 | |
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Brand | Cooke | Panavision |
Weight | 10300 g | 3000 g |
Mount | Missing | |
Focal Length | 35 - 140 mm | 10 mm |
Largest Aperture | 3.1 | 1.9 |
Anamorphic Lens | Yes | Missing |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 72 cm | 61 cm |
Type | Zoom | Prime |
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | Missing | 116.3 mm |