Designed for motion picture productions shot in 8K VistaVision, the Leitz Cine ELSIE 29mm T2.1 LPL Mount Lens (Feet)features an ARRI LPL mount and provides the painterly bokeh and crisp resolution that the company is known for. Projecting a usable image circle of 46.5mm in diameter, it is compatible with the ARRI ALEXA LF and LF Mini camera bodies. The T2.1 maximum aperture is consistent among the range, so there is no concern about exposure variations when cutting between the lenses in the set.

A 270° focus rotation makes for accurate focus pulls. Each lens incorporates geared focus and iris control rings that share the same position among every lens in the set, so swapping lenses can be done without adjusting your follow focus or lens control system. The 29mm lens has a close focus of 1.1', weighs only 4.4 lb, and features lens markings in feet.

46.5mm Image Circle Covers VistaVision    T2.1 to T22 Aperture Range    1.1' Close Focus    Consistent Gear Position Across Lens Set    LPL Mount with Cooke /i and LDS-2    Geared Focus and Iris Control Rings    Designed to Work with Leitz Zoom Series    270° Focus Rotation    Designed and Manufactured in Germany

Engineered to resemble the look of the M lenses, the ELSIE lens creates a pleasant blur and tasteful vignette effect toward the edge of the frame. It offers a similar image quality and feel as the Leitz Zoom series.

Designed to facilitate quick swaps without time-consuming adjustments to the lens control system, this series has standardized its geared control rings for the iris and focus. The T2.1 aperture is also consistent across the collection. A wide 46.5mm image circle is produced by each of the ELSIE lenses.

Designed specifically to accommodate large-format digital sensors, the LPL mount is an upgrade to the PL mount. ARRI eliminated the space reserved for mechanical shutters and widened the mount's diameter to 62mm.

Automatically record metadata like focus setting, T-stop, and depth of field. Synced to timecode, this data is invaluable for post-production and enables on-set crew resources to be assigned elsewhere.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it possible to adapt these to EF mount?

A: The Leitz Cine M 0.8 Full-Frame 7-Lens Bundle (M Mount, Feet) is not able to be adapted to an EF mount as the flange distance of the M Mount is shorter than EF mount.

Q: 2. Has anyone tried using a Summicron/lux-M on the Alexa Mini using an M mount?

A: Thank you for your question, please reach out to our studio team for proper consultation regarding this matter and the Arri Alexa Mini. Email: thestudio@bhphotovideo.com

Q: 3. Is the degree of the focus rotation the same as the original M version? Thanks.

A: Yes. it is the same as the original version.

Q: 4. Can i mount to lumix S1H ? Is it proper cine lens ?

A: To mount the Leitz Cine lens to the S1H, you will need a Leica M to Leica L Adapter. The Leitz Cine lens series is a proper cinema lens.

Q: 5. Can I used this lense in Komodo-X ?

A: You would need an M-mount to RF-mount adapter such as the Novoflex Leica M Lens to Canon RF-Mount Camera Adapter (BH #NOEOSRLEM).

Q: 6. Are these Meike FF- Prime Cine 24mm design for Canon R5?

A: The Meike 24mm T2.1 FF-Prime Cine Lens (RF-Mount) is compatible with the Canon R5.

Q: 7. Can a LiDAR focus system be adapted to an M series camera for auto focus tracking on these lenses?

A: Yes, the Leitz Cine 35mm M 0.8 f/1.4 Full Frame M-Mount Lens (Feet) can work with LiDAR products like the DJI Ronin 4D 4-Axis Cinema Camera 6K Combo Kit with the DJI Zenmuse X9 Lens Mount Unit (M-Mount) using the LiDAR Range Finder.

Q: 8. Is this autofocus lens ? Will it work with autofocus system of Leica SL 2 camera ?

A: This is a manual focus lens. It does not offer auto focus.

Q: 9. Will the image circle on this lens cover a standard full frame sensor?

A: No, only the THALIA, M 0.8, Leitz Prime, and Leitz Zoom lenses cover a full frame sensor. Full frame sensors require lenses with an image circle of around 43mm.

Q: 10. Does the design of this 18mm come with floating elements to optimize the close focus? Thanks.

A: The Leitz Cine 18mm T2.0 Summicron-C Lens (PL Mount, Marked in Feet) has a minimum focus distance of 1 foot or 0.3 meters.