Designed for the digital cinema market, the Leitz Cine 40mm 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 40mm focal length is considered a wide normal lens, roughly approximating the perspective of human vision, just a little bit wider. 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 allows for faster lens changes requiring less adjustment of matte boxes and lens accessories.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with the Fuji GFXs Medium format?

A: No, the SLR Magic 50mm 1.33x Anamorphot-CINE Lens (PL Mount) is not compatible with the FUJIFILM GFX cameras since it is designed for smaller sensors.

Q: 2. Can this lens be used with S35 sensor or Full Frame cameras (with EF-mount adapter)? For example URSA and Canon 5D?

A: Sorry, this lens creates an image circle that is only suitable for use with cameras with a Four Thirds sensor.

Q: 3. 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: 4. 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: 5. wanna get this on a red scarlet-w ef mount I'm about to order, any PL to EF mount solutions?

A: Unfortunately, there are no PL/EF or EF/PL adapters. However, as a RED Scarlet-W owner, your are in luck. You can get the DSMC TI PL MOUNT from RED. This will change the mount from EF to PL on your camera. While it is possible to do this procedure in the field, I doubt you will want to do this on a regular basis. You most likely will wind up staying with one mount for the duration of any particular job.

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. 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: 8. Whats the deference between this and the Rokinon Xeen ?

A: These are newer, improved Rokinon Xeen lenses. They have optics designed to work with Full Frame Cameras up to 8K in resolution.

Q: 9. Would I be able to achieve a 2.35:1 in post if using this lens with a Panasonic Lumix GH5S ?

A: Yes, that is exactly what this lens is designed for. You will just need to shoot in the GH5S' 4x3 Mode with this lens.

Q: 10. Any adapters available for fitting this lens to a Lumix S1H?

A: We have the Wooden Camera Pro Lens Mount Adapter for ARRI PL-Mount Lens to Leica L-Mount Camera, BH #WO271800. This will allow you to use PL lenses on a camera with a Leica L-Mount. https://bhpho.to/39EDGng