Leitz Cine 135mm T1.4 Summilux-C Lens (PL Mount, Feet Markings)
The Leica 135mm T1.4 is a 135mm f/1.4 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Leitz Cine 135mm T1.4 Summilux-C Lens (PL Mount, Feet Markings)
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Lens Overview — Leica 135mm T1.4
Key Features — Leica 135mm T1.4
T1.4 Maximum Aperture: Exceptionally wide aperture for a 135mm lens, allowing for shooting in low-light conditions and precise control over depth of field.
135mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed telephoto perspective with no optical compromises from a zoom mechanism, favored for portraiture, close-ups, and narrative cinematography.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers full-frame image sensors without vignetting, making it equally suited to large-format cinema cameras and Super 35 platforms.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable, accurate focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller in professional cinema workflows.
Feet Scale Markings: Focus distance markings calibrated in feet, suited to productions operating in imperial measurement environments.
Lens Specifications — Leica 135mm T1.4
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 3.4kg |
Description — Leica 135mm T1.4
The Leitz Cine 135mm Summilux-C is a prime cinema lens built for professional film and video production, mounted via the industry-standard PL Mount. With a fixed focal length of 135mm and a maximum aperture of T1.4, this lens is positioned as a high-speed telephoto option capable of delivering significant light-gathering performance and creative depth-of-field control. It is designed to cover full-frame image sensors, making it adaptable across a range of professional cinema camera platforms from Super 35 to large-format.
Focus is entirely manual, in keeping with professional cinema workflows where dedicated focus pullers manage critical focus responsibilities. The lens carries feet-based focus markings, aligning with imperial-measurement production environments. Weighing 3.4 kg, it is a substantial piece of equipment that demands appropriate camera support and rigging.
There is no image stabilization, consistent with a cinema lens intended for use on stabilized rigs and support systems. This is a lens built for cinematographers who need a reliable, high-aperture telephoto prime with professional cinema credentials.
Pros — Leica 135mm T1.4
- ✓Wide maximum aperture of T1.4 enables shooting in low-light environments and allows for shallow depth of field creative choices
- ✓Full-frame coverage (lensFormat: Full Frame) means this lens can handle both large-format and Super 35 cinema sensors without vignetting
- ✓Fixed 135mm prime focal length provides a consistent telephoto perspective with no optical compromises from a zoom mechanism
Cons — Leica 135mm T1.4
- ✗At 3.4 kg, this lens is heavy and will require robust support rigs, adding to overall kit weight and setup complexity
- ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None), so smooth shots depend entirely on camera support and rigging solutions
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option, which may limit its appeal for solo operators or run-and-gun shooting styles