Designed for the digital cinema market, the Leitz Cine 135mm 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 135mm is a long lens that compresses the image bringing the background closer to the foreground providing the appearance of a more shallow depth of field compared to wider lenses. 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 4.1 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 at the 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. is it compatible with a T5i? Whats the difference from a Samyang? O are they the same

A: Yes any EF lens will work with the T5i. It is a nice lens because it will give you a lot of separation from the subject and background, making your bokeh look creamy. Samyang, Rokinon and Bower are the same company that merged from Korea. I like the look of this lens, just remember you will need to back up from your subject and there is no autofocus it is all manual. Follow me on Instagram if you have anymore questions @bushfilms

Q: 3. The specs say, interchangeable mount, what other mounts can the e mount be swapped with?

A: DZO offers mounting options for the DZOFilm Catta 70-135mm T2.9 E-Mount Cine Zoom Lens in Canon RF, Leica L, Fuji X, and Nikon Z. Mount options https://bhpho.to/4dmWycg

Q: 4. Is this lens parfocal?

A: It is not. A parfocal lens is a lens that stays in focus when the focal length is changed. This is a fixed focal length lens, you cannot change the focal length of this lens.

Q: 5. Will this lens fit on a sony a7sIII?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 6. What focal length it will become when shouting in a crop mode, like 4k60 on S1?

A: In Super35 mode, the Viltrox 20mm will be more like a 30mm.

Q: 7. Is this lens compatible with Canon 7D?

A: Yes, the lens and the 7D will both EF mounts, so this lens will mount on natively.

Q: 8. How bad is the focus breathing on this? I have the 85mm and it's pretty heavy.

A: On this Rokinon 135mm Cine DS model, the breathing is minimized.

Q: 9. Is a lens filter able to be used simultaneously with the lens hood?

A: Yes, you can use a filter and the hood at the same time. Remove the hood, attach the filter, attach the hood and start shooting.

Q: 10. What is the outer diameter of the lens? Will a 95mm clamp-on matte box like the Tilta Mirage work with it?

A: The 7artisans Photoelectric 50mm T2.0 Spectrum Prime Cine Lens (L Mount) is 82mm in diameter at the front of the lens, so you could use Tilta Mirage Matte Box with this lens since the Mirage comes with a 82mm adapter.