Designed for the digital cinema market, the Leitz Cine 21mm T2.0 Summicron-C PL Mount Lens(C for cinema) features a stainless steel PL mount and provides a smaller, lighter, albeit slower option to the renowned Summilux-C series of lenses. The 21mm focal length is less common to the Super 35 format; however, it provides a smaller jump in focal lengths when choosing between the 25mm and the 18mm, providing you with more creative wide-angle options. The small size of the lens makes it suitable not only for regular production but also for stabilized rigs, aerial cinematography, and stereoscopic 3D capture. Projecting a useable image circle of 36mm in diameter, it is compatible with a variety of cameras that have sensors that are slightly larger than Super 35. The T2.0 maximum aperture is consistent among the range, so there is no concern about exposure variations when cutting between Summicron-C lenses. Each lens incorporates geared focus and iris control rings, which share the same position, so swapping lenses can be done without having to adjust your follow focus or lens control system.

The lens features an internal focus design, which means a non-rotating front perfect for clip-on matte boxes. A generous number of focus marks are distributed along the dual focus scales, and the 300° of focus rotation provides for accurate focus pulling. The 95mm diameter front is standard across all Summicron-C lenses, and, except for the 15mm and 135mm, they feature similar weight and the same length.

Covers Super 35mm (36mm Image Circle)    PL Mount    T2.0 to T22 Aperture Range    Geared Focus and Iris Control Rings    8-Blade Iris    Internal Focus Design (Helical Focus)    Shares Gear Position Across Lens Set    300° Focus Rotation    95mm Front Diameter    Weighs 2.9 Pounds

The Summicron-C lenses have an image circle of 36mm, which is more than generous enough to cover the sensors of many popular cameras, including the 6K Red Dragon Sensor, without vignetting. For reference, the image circle requirement for Super 35 is approximately 28mm.

The lens is telecentric, which helps reduce illumination fall-off from light hitting the sensor at a sever angle outside of the image circle.

The modern lens design as well as the cine manufacturing process and tight tolerances ensure low distortion, high resolution and excellent color rendition. Although made using spherical elements only, the Summicron-C lenses provide a sharp image with a naturalistic Bokeh.

The 300° of focus rotation provide for extremely accurate focus marks and focus pulls.

Consistent front diameter and shared focus and iris ring position from lens-to-lens in the series allow for faster lens changes requiring less adjustment of matte boxes and lens accessories.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hi, Can the Leitz Henri accommodate cameras other than the SL2 and SL2-S?

A: Regarding the Leitz Cine HENRI Support Base Kit for SL2/SL2-S, the manufacturer explicitly defines its compatibility with the SL2 and the SL2-S.

Q: 2. How long is this lens?

A: The DZOFilm VESPID 21mm T2.1 Lens is 9.1" long.

Q: 3. Does this have any contacts for metadata?

A: The 7artisans Photoelectric 50mm T2.0 Spectrum Prime Cine Lens (RF Mount) does not have electrical contacts.

Q: 4. What are the mounting options for this lens? Is there a foot support? It is very heavy at over 3 pounds.

A: On the bottom of the lens is a 1/4 thread for lens support. You can use a 15mm LWS such as the Zacuto Recoil or Wooden Camera Quick Cage for DSLR. Then on the rods your could use this support. Zacuto 1/4 20 Lens Support B&H # ZAZ14LS1. In a pinch however you can handhold it. In this situation, the camera mounts to the lens so if you hold the lens, no particular strain on the lens mount.

Q: 5. Hi there, what are the 6 screws for that come in a pouch with the lens?

A: The Screws are for focus assistance and would give you more of a grip to control the 7artisans Photoelectric 50mm in a more easy fashion giving you something to hold onto. Also the package does not include a pouch.

Q: 6. Since the crop factor has changed for 4k recording on GH5 cameras, now covering all of the frame how does this lens perform ?

A: From the beginning the SLR Magic 35mm T2.4 2x Anamorphot-CINE Lens (MFT Mount) has covered the the full MFT sensor so no problem there. Now with the GH5, instead of a 2.3 crop you will get the normal MFT 2x crop (from a Full Frame sensor). The image will have a slightly wider Field of View (FOV).

Q: 7. This lens does include an EF mount in the box as stated above correct?

A: Yes, the DZOFilm VESPID 21mm T2.1 Lens (PL & EF Mounts), does come with both PL and EF mounts in it's packaging.

Q: 8. Can you mount this lens to the ursa mini ef using a mtf to ef converter?

A: I'm afraid not. We are not aware of an adapter that will allow you to put MFT lenses on an EF camera.

Q: 9. drive.google.com/file/d/1humRiBDyovm6bfs7F1nupSbDE8guw8dn/view Please confirm this HENRI kit works with the SIGMA FP?

A: Yes, you can use the Leitz Cine HENRI Support Base Kit for SL2/SL2-S with just about any camera. However, there may be some limitations with the FP. Please see here for more information: https://bhpho.to/3VRFpkL

Q: 10. How far does the rear element pl mount protrude? Is it shorter than 14.5mm to work with my metabones pl-rf 0.71x speedbooster?

A: The rear element of the Vespid 21mm T2.1 lens (PL mount) protrudes 14.3mm. Therefore, it should be compatible with your Metabones PL-RF 0.71x speedbooster, given your requirement of it being shorter than 14.5mm.