Leitz Cine 65mm T1.4 Summilux-C Lens
The Leica 65mm T1.4 is a 65mm f/1.4 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Leitz Cine 65mm T1.4 Summilux-C Lens
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Lens Overview — Leica 65mm T1.4
Key Features — Leica 65mm T1.4
T1.4 Maximum Aperture: Exceptionally wide aperture for a cinema prime, allowing strong light gathering and pronounced subject separation in controlled or low-light shooting environments.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Full Frame Coverage: The Summilux-C series covers a full-frame image circle, making it compatible with full-frame digital cinema cameras in addition to Super 35 systems.
65mm Standard Focal Length: A versatile focal length suited to portrait-style compositions, dialogue scenes, and general narrative cinematography with a natural perspective.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring engineered for repeatable focus pulls and consistent performance across takes in professional cinema workflows.
114mm Front Diameter: Consistent front diameter across the Summilux-C set supports quick matte box and filter swap without re-rigging between lenses.
Lens Specifications — Leica 65mm T1.4
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 65mm |
| 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 65mm T1.4
The Leitz Cine 65mm T1.4 Summilux-C is a prime cinema lens built for professional film production. Designed around a PL mount, it integrates directly with the cinema camera systems that populate high-end production environments. The lens covers the Super 35 format, ensuring compatibility with the sensor sizes found across a wide range of digital cinema cameras in active use today.
Its T1.4 maximum aperture places it among the faster options available in this focal length class, giving cinematographers the ability to work in lower light conditions or to achieve a more selective depth of field when the creative intent calls for it. At 65mm, it occupies the standard focal length range — a versatile position useful for dialogue scenes, portrait compositions, and a wide range of narrative shooting situations. Focus is entirely manual, consistent with professional cinema practice where controlled, repeatable focus operation is expected.
The 95mm filter thread makes it straightforward to pair with matte boxes and filter systems. Weighing 1.68kg, the lens reflects the robust build expected of a professional cinema prime.
Pros — Leica 65mm T1.4
- ✓Maximum aperture of T1.4 offers strong light transmission for cinema prime lenses
- ✓PL mount provides compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema camera systems
- ✓Covers the Super 35 format, supporting common digital cinema sensor sizes
Cons — Leica 65mm T1.4
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring use on stabilized rigs or controlled shooting environments
- ✗At 1.68kg, the lens adds considerable weight to a cinema rig build
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for run-and-gun or hybrid shooting scenarios
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