Skip to product overview

Leitz Cine 18mm Prime Lens (Foot Scale, PL Mount)

The Leitz 18mm Prime Lens is a 18mm f/1.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Leitz Cine 18mm Prime Lens (Foot Scale, PL Mount)

Leitz Cine 18mm Prime Lens (Foot Scale, PL Mount)

Get notified when one lists.

We'll text or email you the moment a Leitz Cine 18mm Prime Lens (Foot Scale, PL Mount) is listed on GearFocus.

Have a Leitz 18mm Prime Lens sitting in your bag?

You'd be the first listing for this model.
Serious buyers are already watching — list yours in minutes.

Sell your Leitz 18mm Prime Lens on GearFocus

Available Now on GearFocus

Leitz Summicron 5cm F/2 Collapsible 1956
LeitzGood

Leitz Summicron 5cm F/2 Collapsible 1956

$800.00
Trusted partner

Lens Overview — Leitz 18mm Prime Lens

The Leitz Cine 18mm Prime Lens is a wide-angle cinema prime built for the PL Mount and designed around a Super 35 image format. It offers a maximum aperture of f/1.8, providing strong light-gathering capability suited to demanding production environments. As a manual focus lens with no autofocus or image stabilization, it is squarely aimed at professional cinema workflows where precise, deliberate focus control is standard practice.

The lens carries a 112mm filter thread, which is a notably large front element size consistent with high-end cinema glass designed to work directly with matte boxes and follow-focus systems. At 3.2 kg, it is a substantial piece of kit that reflects the robust, production-grade build expected in this class. The PL Mount is an industry-standard cinema mount, ensuring broad compatibility across professional cinema cameras equipped with a PL interface.

With a fixed 18mm focal length sitting firmly in the wide-angle range, this lens is well-suited to establishing shots, interior environments, and scenarios where capturing a wide field of view is a priority. The combination of a fast maximum aperture and a prime focal length makes it a versatile tool for cinematographers prioritizing optical consistency and low-light performance across a production.

Key Features — Leitz 18mm Prime Lens

18mm Wide-Angle Prime: Fixed 18mm focal length covers a wide field of view, suited to establishing shots, expansive compositions, and tight interior spaces.

T1.8 Maximum Aperture: Fast T1.8 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability and supports shallow depth-of-field work in low-light production environments.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, and other PL-equipped systems.

Super 35 Coverage: Image circle is designed around the Super 35 format, one of the most widely used sensor sizes in professional cinema production.

Manual Focus Design: Precise manual focus ring is built for repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema workflows using follow-focus systems.

112mm Filter Thread: Large front element with a 112mm filter thread is sized for direct use with professional matte boxes and large-format filter systems.

Lens Specifications — Leitz 18mm Prime Lens

Leitz 18mm Prime Lens full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length18mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.8
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread112mm

Description — Leitz 18mm Prime Lens

The Leitz Cine 18mm Prime Lens is engineered for professional cinema production, combining a PL Mount with a Super 35 image circle and a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture. Its 18mm focal length places it firmly in the wide-angle range, making it a natural choice for cinematographers who need to capture broad scenes or work in confined spaces. The lens is exclusively manual focus with no autofocus or image stabilization, fitting seamlessly into cinema workflows that rely on dedicated focus pullers and lens control systems.

Weighing in at 3.2 kg, it is a solidly built piece of glass that communicates quality and durability. The 112mm filter thread accommodates professional-grade matte boxes and filter accessories. Designed for the Cinema / Video camera system category, this prime is built for productions that demand optical consistency, reliable aperture performance, and broad camera compatibility through its industry-standard PL Mount interface.

Pros — Leitz 18mm Prime Lens

  • ✓Fast maximum aperture of f/1.8 supports low-light shooting and shallow depth-of-field work
  • ✓Wide-angle 18mm focal length is well-suited to expansive compositions and tight interior spaces
  • ✓Industry-standard PL Mount ensures compatibility with a broad range of professional cinema cameras

Cons — Leitz 18mm Prime Lens

  • ✗At 3.2 kg, the lens is heavy and may require additional lens support for handheld or gimbal setups
  • ✗No image stabilization, which is expected for a cinema prime but worth noting for run-and-gun operators
  • ✗Manual focus only with no autofocus capability, limiting use cases outside traditional cinema workflows

Resources & Downloads — Leitz 18mm Prime Lens

Manuals & Guides

Frequently Asked Questions — Leitz 18mm Prime Lens

What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Leitz Cine 18mm uses a PL Mount, which is the standard cinema lens mount found on a wide range of professional cinema cameras. This is the only mount configuration listed in the specifications for this lens.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
This lens is rated for Super 35 format coverage according to its specifications. Cinematographers using cameras with larger sensor formats should verify compatibility before use.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The lens is manual focus only with no autofocus system, and image stabilization is listed as None in the specifications. It is designed for use with traditional cinema focus control systems.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is f/1.8, which is consistent across this focal length. This makes it capable in lower-light environments and allows for a shallower depth of field when needed.
What filter thread size does this lens use?+
The filter thread size is 112mm. This is a large front diameter common to professional cinema lenses and is compatible with appropriately sized matte boxes and filter systems.
How much does this lens weigh?+
The lens weighs 3.2 kg. This is a significant weight that should be factored into rigging, support, and camera balance decisions during production planning.

Similar to Leitz 18mm Prime Lens

Loading similar products...