Cooke S4/i primes are the workhorse Super-35 Cooke set — T2.0, /i metadata, the classic Cooke Look — in constant rental rotation, and at roughly $18,000+ a lens a six-lens set is well over $100,000 of glass. This made-to-order ATA case is a rounding error on the set it protects. Custom-routed foam locks down the front and rear elements, lens barrel, and focus and iris gears against shock and crush loads so nothing shifts in handling — each lens keyed to its own well with rear-cap clearance for the PL mount.
Cooke S4/i primes live in rental circulation, moving between jobs constantly, and a set only works if you can account for every lens. Each lens stands in its own contoured, labeled well, so a lens tech or rental desk sees at a glance whether all six came back before the case is signed in — count-at-a-glance check-in and check-out. Nothing walks off set unnoticed.
An ATA-grade case is also what makes a freight claim winnable on a six-figure set — carriers deny damage claims on self-packed optics. Riveted aluminum extrusion, recessed latches, and a sealed lid give the case its ATA-300 Category I rating. Built to order and foamed in North Hollywood by Innerspace Cases; tell us your exact focal lengths (18, 21, 25, 27, 32, 35, 40, 50, 65, 75, 100 or 135mm) and we cut the wells to your set.
Specifications
| Case type | Custom ATA 300 Category I lens case (built to order) |
| Fits | Cooke S4/i primes, 6-lens set (4.5" lens diameter), PL mount |
| Foam | Six vertical wells with finger scoops + 2" deluxe base foam; front/rear elements, barrel & gears |
| Construction | ATA 300 Category I · plywood + laminate · recessed latches |
| Exterior dimensions | 23.0" L × 16.5" W × 14.5" H |
| Made | Built to order in North Hollywood |
Fit & shipping FAQ
Which S4/i focal lengths fit?
The six-hole layout is cut for 4.5-inch-diameter S4/i lenses and works with 18, 21, 25, 27, 32, 35, 40, 50, 65, 75, 100 and 135mm. It's built to order, so we cut the six wells to the exact focal lengths in your kit — check your lens lengths and we'll confirm the fit on your quote.
Can the foam be re-cut if my set changes?
Yes — it's built to order. Swap focal lengths, add a position, or step up the shell for a bigger set, and we CNC-cut the layout to your exact lenses with front and rear-cap clearance.
Are the front and rear elements protected?
Each lens seats in its own contoured well that locks the front and rear elements, barrel, and focus/iris gears against shock and crush — nothing touches its neighbor, inside a sealed ATA-300 shell built for road and air freight.
Can it check as airline baggage?
It's built to ATA 300 Category I for checked air travel and freight. A full prime set is heavy, so most rental houses move it as oversized checked baggage or freight — the case is rated for the handling either way.
What's the lead time, and can you rush it?
Every case is built to order and ships in about 14–21 business days. Rush production is available as a premium by quote when a deadline is tight — tell us your date and we'll price it.
Casing a full S4/i set or a rental inventory? We build these as standardized, re-orderable cases with optional engraved IDs. Request a quote or contact the shop at 818-767-3030.
Building out the department? See the S7/i set case · the Mini S4/i set case · the Panchro/i Classic set case.
Find more cases for your gear: all Cooke cases · S4/i cases
Specifications
- SKU:
- 4147-6
- Availability:
- Ships in 14-21 Business Days
- Weight:
- 17.00 LBS
- Shipping:
- Free Shipping
- Search Aliases:
- cookes4 cookes4i s4i s4 cooke-s4i
- Gear:
- Cinema Lens
- Fits Manufacturer:
- Cooke
- Fits Series:
- S4/i
- Fits Gear:
- Fits Cooke S4/i 135mm
- Exterior Dimensions:
- 23.0" L x 16.5" W x 14.5" H
- Focal Length:
- 135mm
- Case Construction:
- ATA 300 Case
- Protection Rating:
- ATA 300 Category 1
- Lens Count:
- 33
- Wheels / Handle:
- No
