Leica Summicron-C 35mm T2.0 Cine Lens
The Leica 35mm T2.0 is a 35mm f/2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Leica 35mm T2.0
Key Features — Leica 35mm T2.0
35mm PL Mount Prime: Industry-standard PL Mount ensures compatibility with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
T2.0 Maximum Aperture: Solid light-gathering performance for controlled studio environments and low-light shooting conditions.
Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 format, matching the sensor size of the most widely used professional digital cinema cameras.
Manual Focus Design: Fully manual focus ring engineered for precise, repeatable focus pulls in professional film and television production.
Matched Set Compatibility: Part of the Summicron-C lens family, allowing cinematographers to build a matched set with consistent color rendering, contrast, and optical character across focal lengths.
Consistent Optical Rendering: Leica's optical design delivers a characteristic look with controlled flaring and smooth tonal gradation suited to cinematic imagery.
Lens Specifications — Leica 35mm T2.0
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Studio, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1500g |
Description — Leica 35mm T2.0
The Leica Summicron-C 35mm T2.0 is a prime cinema lens designed for professional filmmaking on Super 35 format cameras. It features a PL Mount, placing it firmly in the ecosystem of professional cinema camera systems. With a fixed 35mm focal length in the standard range, this lens is a natural fit for a wide variety of cinematic applications.
The maximum aperture of T2.0 delivers reliable performance in controlled lighting conditions, and the fully manual focus design ensures the precise, repeatable focus control that professional productions demand. Weighing 1500g, the Summicron-C 35mm is a substantial lens built for dedicated cinema rigs. There is no image stabilization, consistent with professional cinema lens conventions where stabilization is typically addressed at the rig or camera level.
For cinematographers working within the Super 35 format with PL Mount-compatible cameras, the Summicron-C 35mm T2.0 offers a focused, professional tool at a classic and versatile focal length.
Pros — Leica 35mm T2.0
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.0 provides strong light-gathering capability for a cinema prime
- ✓PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
- ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the most widely used professional digital cinema sensor size
Cons — Leica 35mm T2.0
- ✗No image stabilization — stabilization must be managed at the rig or camera body level
- ✗At 1500g, the lens adds meaningful weight to a cinema rig, which may be a consideration for extended handheld work
- ✗No autofocus capability, which limits usability in run-and-gun scenarios requiring fast automated focus
Videos — Leica 35mm T2.0
Summicron-C — Blaine Westropp