Panavision Primo Close Focus SL17.5-CF vs Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1

Panavision Primo Close Focus SL17.5-CF vs Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1

When comparing Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1 and Panavision Primo Close Focus SL17.5-CF, which one is better?

1. Lens Type Comparison

The Panavision Primo Close Focus SL17.5-CF is a Prime lens while the Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1 is a Zoom lens. Whether or not a zoom lens or a prime lens is what you need, is up to you to decide; they both have their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Panavision Primo Close Focus SL17.5-CF and Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1:

	Panavision Primo Close Focus SL17.5-CF	Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Panavision	Cooke
Weight	Missing	10300 g
Lens Mount	Missing
Focal Length	Missing	35 - 140 mm
Largest Aperture	Missing	3.1
Anamorphic	Missing	Yes
Anamorphic Squeeze Factor	Missing	2
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	72 cm
Type	Prime	Zoom
Aperture Range	Missing	3.1 - 22