Leitz Cine 50mm T1.4 Summilux-C Lens
The Leica 50mm T1.4 is a 50mm f/1.4 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Leitz Cine 50mm T1.4 Summilux-C Lens
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Lens Overview — Leica 50mm T1.4
Key Features — Leica 50mm T1.4
T1.4 Maximum Aperture: A true transmission rating of T1.4 guarantees consistent, measurable light delivery — critical for matching exposures across a full Summilux-C lens set.
Summilux-C Optical Design: Part of Leica's acclaimed Summilux-C cinema series, sharing matched color rendition, contrast, and sharpness characteristics across the full set.
PL Mount: Industry-standard PL mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle designed for Super 35 sensors, the most widely used format in professional digital cinema production.
50mm Standard Focal Length: Falls within the standard field of view, making it a versatile choice for interviews, close-ups, and general narrative coverage.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring engineered for repeatable focus pulls by dedicated focus pullers on professional sets.
Lens Specifications — Leica 50mm T1.4
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Leica 50mm T1.4
The Leitz Cine 50mm T1.4 Summilux-C is a dedicated cinema prime lens built for professional film and television production. It features a maximum aperture of T1.4, a true transmission-rated T-stop that ensures accurate and consistent light delivery — critical when working across a matched lens set. The lens is designed for the Super 35 image format, covering the sensor size that underpins the majority of professional digital cinema cameras in use today.
Mounted via the PL Mount, it integrates directly with the professional cinema camera ecosystem without compromise. At 50mm, it sits in the standard focal length range, offering a natural perspective that suits a broad range of shooting scenarios. Focus is manual only, in keeping with professional cinema production practices where a dedicated focus puller demands full mechanical control.
The 95mm filter thread supports large professional filtration. At 1.8kg, the Summilux-C is a precision instrument that rewards a properly configured rig and an experienced crew.
Pros — Leica 50mm T1.4
- ✓T1.4 maximum aperture provides measured, true light transmission for consistent exposure across multi-lens productions
- ✓PL Mount compatibility ensures broad integration with professional cinema camera systems
- ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the most common sensor size in professional digital cinema
Cons — Leica 50mm T1.4
- ✗No image stabilization, as expected for a manual cinema prime, so stable rigging is essential
- ✗1.8kg weight requires a properly balanced rig and may add fatigue during handheld operation
- ✗Single PL Mount option limits use on mirrorless or DSLR-based camera systems without an adapter
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