Designed to cover the VistaVision frame, the Leitz Cine Prime 180mm Lens PL Mount Feetfeatures a stainless steel ARRI PL mount and provides the same image characteristics that Leitz is known for. Projecting a usable image circle of 46.5mm in diameter, it is compatible with virtually any camera with a PL lens port, and an optional PL to LPL adapter will allow you to use the lens with the ARRI ALEXA LF and LF Mini. The T2 maximum aperture varies by less than half a stop from the other lenses in the kit, but otherwise there is no concern about exposure variations when cutting between the lenses in the set. Each lens incorporates geared focus and iris control rings which share the same position among every lens in the set, so swapping lenses can be done without having to adjust your follow focus or lens control system.

The lens features an internal focus design with a durable cam-follower mechanism which provides the lens with a non-rotating front, perfect for clip-on matte boxes. A generous number of focus marks are distributed along the focus scales, and 270° of focus rotation makes for accurate focus pulls. The 114mm diameter front is standard across the set of lenses, which also speeds up lens changes when working with a matte box.

Covers VistaVision 46.5mm Image Circle    ARRI PL Mount    T2 to T22 Aperture Range    Geared Focus and Iris Control Rings    15-Blade Iris    Internal Focus Design    Shares Gear Position Across Lens Set    270° Focus Rotation    114mm Front Diameter    Weighs 6.83 Pounds

The modern lens design, as well as the cine manufacturing process and tight tolerances, ensure low distortion, high resolution, and excellent color rendition.

The 15-blade iris provides an extremely smooth circular iris, for a natural-looking bokeh.

The 270° of focus rotation allows for extremely accurate focus marks and focus pulls.

Consistency in front diameter, 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.

A built-in lens support foot takes the strain off the lens mount, helping to keep the lens in optimal image-taking condition.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I want to use primarily as a cine lens, but also on my M6. How well will this lens work on a rangefinder body especially since the lens has a longer focus throw than the stills version of this lens? Wondering if it would impose any limitations? Has anyone used this lens on a rangefinder body? Thanks

A: Lens will work just like any "M" series unit offering a full frame 35mm coverage. The only difference is this is not a photo lens but an actual cine lens.

Q: 2. The Red Weapon Helium s35 8K FF has a 33.8mm image circle. If the Leica Summicron C 18mm has a 36mm image circle do we loose any of the image when using this lens on this camera?

A: You are correct on the numbers of both image circles. Since all that is needed is a lens image circle that is bigger than the sensor image circle, you are good to go in this instance.

Q: 3. Has anyone tried using a Summicron/lux-M on the Alexa Mini using an M mount?

A: Thank you for your question, please reach out to our studio team for proper consultation regarding this matter and the Arri Alexa Mini. Email: thestudio@bhphotovideo.com

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. 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: 6. Do these lenses cover full frame ? Or just super 35 sensor? Will they work with Alexa LF sensor?

A: These lenses only cover super 35 sensors. They will not cover the Alexa LF sensor.

Q: 7. Can I use this lens on M - 10 camera ?

A: Yes

Q: 8. Will the image circle on this lens cover a standard full frame sensor?

A: No, only the THALIA, M 0.8, Leitz Prime, and Leitz Zoom lenses cover a full frame sensor. Full frame sensors require lenses with an image circle of around 43mm.

Q: 9. Assuming as this is M mount it will also work fine on M mount 35mm film cameras? I would want it primarily as a cine lens but also would be nice to be able to attach it to my M mount camera (hexar rf) and get some stills out of it.

A: Yes, this can work with any M-Mount camera.

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.