Designed for the digital cinema market, the Leitz Cine 35mm 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 35mm focal length is considered a slightly wide lens, allowing you to capture more image around your subject without significant distortion. This can be useful when shooting in tight spaces, or for when you want a wider vista without drawing attention to the nature of the lens. 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 3 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. So although this was made for full frame SL I should be able to use on my CL? I understand it would act like a 50 mm on CL

A: Yes, the Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (L-Mount) works fine on the Leica CL. And will be like a 50mm on that camera.

Q: 2. 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: 3. What's the benefit of going for the ASPH version of the 35mm over this?

A: The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. Lens has an apochromatic lens element that the Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (L-Mount) does not have. That apochromatic element decreases chromatic aberrations and increases color accuracy and clarity.

Q: 4. Does 35mm shows vignetting in frame,if I use in my Gh5 and Gh5s body?

A: This lens is designed for use with an MFT mount camera. It will not vignette on the GH5 or GH5S.

Q: 5. Would you say this lens has the Leica look? Does it render similar to a M Summicron?

A: Yes the Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (L-Mount) has similar optical quality to the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens.

Q: 6. 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: 7. Would this lens fit on a Fujifilm X-T3 body?

A: It would not. This is an MFT mount lens and the X-T3 uses a different X mount.

Q: 8. 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: 9. This optics works with blackmagic pocket cinema camera 4k ?

A: We're afraid not. While this lens has an MFT mount, the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K does not offer a 4x3 Anamorphic Mode at this time. With an anamorphic lens that is 2.0x you need a 4x3 mode for the proper aspect ratio.

Q: 10. It's difficult to get the hood on properly. Is there some trick to it?

A: No, there is not a trick to it. Just simply line up the white dots on the barrel of the Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (L-Mount) with the hood and twist counterclockwise.