Designed for motion picture productions shot in 8K VistaVision, the Leitz Cine ELSIE 40mm T2.1 LPL Mount Lensfeatures 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 40mm lens has a close focus of 1.1', weighs only 4.4 lb, and features lens markings in feet.

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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. 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: 2. Is it a full frame lens?

A: It is not. This only covers up to a Super35mm Sensor.

Q: 3. What's the image quality between the full-frame version and the super 35 version, for say the pocket cinema 6k pro?

A: The image quality is approximately the same. the difference is that additional glass, "a 45mm image circle for full-frame sensor coverage" is added to the full frame version VS the 33.6mm image circle on the super 35 version.

Q: 4. Doesn't the crop factor only apply if using this lens on a FF as these lens were designed to fully cover S35?

A: The Meike 35mm T2.1 Cine Lens (EF Mount) is a S35 crop lens and would not work correctly with full frame cameras. S35 has a 1.5x crop making the view of this lens would be 52mm on a APS-C or Super 35 sensor camera.

Q: 5. Will it work on a Canon c70 with the Canon EF to RF adapter?

A: Yes, one can use this Meike 35mm lens with the Canon C70 using an EF to RF adapter.

Q: 6. Do the EF and PL mount versions of this lens have shims so a lens tech could adjust it for precise focus? I am most interested in the EF version at the moment.

A: Unfortunately, a shim set is not included in the EF and PL mount versions of the Meike Cine Lens series.

Q: 7. does it comes with PL/EF interchangeable mounths?

A: No it does not. This lens is either EF or PL it is not designed to be interchangeable.

Q: 8. Who's the manufacturer of the Leica SL-PL cine mount? Thanks. dan

A: This product is manufactured by Leica.

Q: 9. Work with Panasonic s5?

A: Yes, the Meike 35mm T2.1 FF-Prime Cine Lens (L-Mount) (B&H# MEFF35T21L) utilizes an L-mount bayonet to connect to cameras with an L-mount such as the Panasonic Lumix S5 Mirrorless Camera (B&H# PADCS5): https://bhpho.to/3P1TE0P Since this is an entirely manual lens, aperture (i.e. iris) and focus are controlled by the camera operator (or a motorized servo system, if one is added) twisting the aperture and focus rings on the lens. No EXIF lens data (such as lens model, focal length, or aperture settings) will be automatically recorded by any camera using this lens.

Q: 10. Are the optics the same as the Full Frame version? I have the Full Frame version of the 50mm. Looking to compliment the 50 mm with the S35 (35mm).

A: Yes, the two have the same optics.