The Leitz Cine Prime 50mm Lens (Feet, PL Mount) is designed to cover large-format sensors, including the VistaVision frame, while delivering the unmistakable Leitz cinematic aesthetic—superb sharpness, rich contrast, and natural color rendition. Built with a durable stainless steel PL mount, the lens projects a 46.5mm image circle, ensuring compatibility with virtually all PL-mount cinema cameras. With the use of an optional PL-to-LPL adapter, it can also be paired seamlessly with the ARRI ALEXA LF and LF Mini.
Featuring a consistent T1.8 maximum aperture across the Leitz Prime lineup (except the 180mm), this lens maintains uniform exposure when intercutting between focal lengths. Precision-engineered focus and iris control rings share identical placement across the entire series, allowing quick lens swaps without readjusting accessories or follow focus systems. Built to the highest mechanical and optical standards, the Leitz Prime 50mm is a versatile, high-performance choice for filmmakers seeking a timeless, cinematic look with modern precision.
The lens features an internal focus design with a durable cam-follower mechanism which provides the lens with a non-rotating front, perfect for clip-on matte boxes. A generous number of focus marks are distributed along the focus scales, and 270° of focus rotation makes for accurate focus pulls. The 114mm diameter front is standard across the set of lenses, which also speeds up lens changes when working with a matte box.
- The modern lens design, as well as the cine manufacturing process and tight tolerances, ensure low distortion, high resolution, and excellent color rendition.
- The 15-blade iris provides an extremely smooth circular iris, for a natural-looking bokeh.
- The 270° of focus rotation allows for extremely accurate focus marks and focus pulls.
- Consistency in front diameter, shared focus, and iris ring position from lens to lens in the series allows for faster lens changes requiring less adjustment of matte boxes and lens accessories.
- A built-in lens support foot takes the strain off the lens mount, helping to keep the lens in optimal image-taking condition.
