Designed for motion picture productions shot in 8K VistaVision, the Leitz Cine ELSIE 50mm 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 50mm lens has a close focus of 1.6', weighs only 4.4 lb, and features lens markings in feet.

46.5mm Image Circle Covers VistaVision    T2.1 to T22 Aperture Range    1.6' 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. if the t stop is T2.1, is the f stop f1.8?

A: There isn't a constant F to T-stop conversion ratio since the T-stop is a measurement of the light being passed through the lens where as the F-stop is the size of the opening of the aperture. The F stop is only dependent on distance while the T stop is effected by all the things that change the amount of light passing through the lens to the sensor. But it is safe to assume that the F-stop is going to be a smaller number than the T-stop.

Q: 2. Does this work to mount LPL mount lenses onto the Sony Burano?

A: Not exactly; the Leitz Cine LPL Mount for Sony VENICE Cameras allows for the mounting of the Leitz LPL mount ELSIE, THALIA, and HUGO lenses.

Q: 3. 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: 4. Does someone make an adapter for Sony E mount?

A: yes the Metabones Leica M Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera T Adapter BH #MEMBLMEBT2

Q: 5. Can the Xenon handle S35 Sensors at 8k?

A: Yes

Q: 6. Is this lens compatible with camera body Leica M(240)?

A: Yes, that camera is compatible with M-Mount Lenses, which this lens is.

Q: 7. Can the Xenon handle S35 sensors at 8k?

A: Yes... I have a Red Epic-W with 8K Helium SensorPerfect picture

Q: 8. If this is a full frame (36mm image circle lens), will there be a crop factor of 1.27 on Arri Alexa Super 35 sensors?

A: This lens covers super 35mm sensors. If you are using Full Frame as the standard then you will need to account for a crop factor.

Q: 9. Is it possible to change the lens mount on my own?

A: This lens is not user-swappable. Duclos Lens offers premium cinema modifications for Meike lenses in Micro 4/3, Sony E, and Fuji X mounts.

Q: 10. Can I used this lens for Leica M11 ? Or adapt this for Komodo X ?

A: Yes, the Leitz Cine 28mm M 0.8 f/1.4 Full Frame M-Mount Lens (Feet) is compatible with the Leica M11 Rangefinder Camera (Black), BH #LE28M08F14L, to which it would mount manually, and the RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO-X 6K Digital Cinema Camera (Canon RF, Black), BH #REKOMXB, to which the lens would mount via Leica M-Mount to Canon RF-Mount adapter.