The Leitz Hektor 50mm T2.1 Cine Lens (Nikon Z) delivers a timeless mid-range perspective with a playful, subject-centric aesthetic designed for full-frame cinematography. Drawing inspiration from the optical character of classic cinema lenses, the 50mm strikes a balance between natural field of view and expressive rendering, making it an essential choice for dialogue-driven scenes, portraits, and everyday storytelling. As part of the six-lens HEKTOR series, it features interchangeable Nikon Z mounts for adaptability across camera systems, consistent gearing for smooth use with professional follow-focus accessories, and robust mechanics to meet the demands of production environments. Its imaging characteristics include soft, indirect flares and a subtle Petzval-inspired effect, offering graceful focus fall-off that naturally isolates the subject within the frame. With its combination of reliability, artistry, and cinematic personality, the HEKTOR 50mm T2.1 is a versatile core lens for narrative and creative filmmakers.
Full-Frame Lens with Interchangeable Mount
Boasting a 47.8mm image circle, this 50mm T2.1 prime lens covers full-frame camera sensors. It comes with a Nikon Z lens mount that can be swapped out by the user with separately available Canon RF, Leica L, and Sony E mounts.
Gentle Petzval Effect
The HEKTOR primes create images with a lower-resolution center, subtle focus fall-off, and a gentle, swirly Petzval look that draws viewers in yet is not distracting.
Warm Look with Colorful Flares
New coatings on the HEKTOR primes produce the trademark Leitz natural, warm tones while enabling colorful flares and maintaining contrast across the frame.
Consistency Across Series
This 50mm lens shares the same form factor, lens gear position, focus rotation, and 80mm outside front diameter as the other lenses in the series. This enables quick lens changes when using a matte box or FIZ (focus/iris/zoom) controls. The focus barrel features 120° of rotation for smooth, accurate focus pulls. Like all the compact, lightweight HEKTOR primes except the 18mm, this 50mm incorporates a front 77mm filter thread.
Dual Focus Marks
The HEKTOR lenses have focus markings in both feet and meters for worldwide compatibility.
