# Mirrorless Camera Lenses Cooke Optics Unveils a Collection of SP3 Prime Lenses for Video Viewing By Kanesa D | Published 2023-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooke-optics References: [tvbeurope](https://www.tvbeurope.com/production-post/cooke-optics-debuts-new-lenses-aimed-at-owner-operators) & [cookeoptics](https://cookeoptics.com/)  Cooke Optics, a British manufacturer of film lenses, has officially showcased the new SP3 [prime lens series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-cameras), which is expected to benefit documentaries, sports, natural history, and [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-stereo-eyes) videos thanks to its realistic picture quality. The range comprises the 25mm, 32mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm focal lengths, all equipped with an E-mount. “This ‘democratisation’ means that we can now offer truly cinematic glass to the traditional pro-video market at an accessible price point and with flexibility of camera mounts, enabling more DOP’s to enhance the narrative of their stories," said Tim Pugh, chief executive officer of Cooke Optics. The lenses weigh between 500g/1.10 lbs and 690g/1.52 lbs, making them ideal for [small-scale gimbals and drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-anamorphic-lens-mod) that can withstand the size. All lenses in the SP3 collection come with a dual focus scale. Image Credit: Cooke Optics ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Realistic Picture Quality:** The new SP3 prime lens series from Cooke Optics offers realistic picture quality, making it ideal for documentaries, sports, natural history, and YouTube videos. - **Democratisation of Cinematic Glass:** Cooke Optics' SP3 prime lens series allows for the accessibility of cinematic glass to the pro-video market, providing flexibility of camera mounts at an accessible price point. - **Lightweight and Versatile:** Weighing between 500g/1.10 lbs and 690g/1.52 lbs, the SP3 prime lenses are perfect for small-scale gimbals and drones, offering a range of focal lengths and a dual focus scale. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Videography:** The SP3 prime lenses from Cooke Optics are set to benefit the film and videography industry, enhancing the quality of documentaries, sports coverage, natural history programs, and YouTube videos. - **Camera Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the camera equipment industry have an opportunity to explore the production of lightweight and versatile lenses, catering to the needs of small-scale gimbals, drones, and other portable camera setups. - **Broadcasting and Online Video Platforms:** Broadcasters and online video platforms can take advantage of the SP3 prime lens series to offer their audience enhanced picture quality in documentaries, sports coverage, natural history programs, and YouTube videos. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Filmmaker Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirui-night-walker-s35-cine-lens-series.md) - [Long-Range Autofucus Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniper-series-f1-2.md) - [Affordable Spatial Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfs78mm-f4-stm-dual.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Photography Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-lumix-se100.md) - [Miniature Spatial Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ursa-cine-immersive.md) - [Variable Vintage Aesthetic Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-tuner-by-module-8.md) - [3D Content-Capturing Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-camera-lens.md) - [Compact Vlogging Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlogging-cameras.md) - [Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-tseries-mobile-lenses.md)