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Leitz Cine ELSIE 25mm T2.1 Cinema Lens with LPL Mount

The Leitz 25mm T2.1 is a 25mm f/2.1 cinema lens designed for LPL mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Leitz Cine ELSIE 25mm T2.1 Cinema Lens with LPL Mount

Leitz Cine ELSIE 25mm T2.1 Cinema Lens with LPL Mount

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Lens Overview — Leitz 25mm T2.1

The Leitz Cine ELSIE 25mm T2.1 is a prime cinema lens designed for full-frame coverage, offering a maximum aperture of T2.1 and manual focus operation. Built around the PL Mount, this lens targets professional cinema and video production workflows where control and consistency are paramount. As a prime lens in the standard focal length range, the 25mm perspective is a versatile choice for a wide variety of shooting scenarios, from intimate close work to broader environmental framings.

At 2kg, the ELSIE sits in a substantial but manageable weight class for a professional cinema prime, making it compatible with a range of professional cinema rigs and support systems. The lens carries no image stabilization, which is expected for a manual focus cinema prime where optical stability is managed through rigging and camera movement tools. The manual focus-only design gives camera assistants full mechanical control, which is the standard expectation on professional narrative and commercial sets.

With a full-frame image circle, this lens is built to serve productions working with large-format cinema sensors. The T2.1 aperture rating — a transmittance-based measurement rather than a geometric f-stop — guarantees predictable, consistent exposure when cutting between lenses in a matched set, a critical consideration for multi-camera productions or projects that span multiple shooting days.

Key Features — Leitz 25mm T2.1

25mm Prime Focal Length: A standard-range perspective well suited to a wide variety of scenes, from close character work to broader environmental compositions.

T2.1 Maximum Aperture: Transmittance-rated aperture ensures consistent, predictable exposure when cutting between lenses in a matched set across shooting days.

Large-Format Image Circle: Covers large-format cinema sensors, making it compatible with cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF, RED MONSTRO 8K VV, and Sony VENICE.

LPL Mount: Large Positive Lock mount supports the latest generation of large-format cinema cameras while maintaining a shorter flange depth for optical flexibility.

Manual Focus Design: Precision manual focus ring gives camera assistants full mechanical control for accurate, repeatable focus pulls on professional sets.

Cinema-Grade Build: Built to professional cinema tolerances with consistent front diameter and gear ring positioning for seamless lens changes mid-production.

Lens Specifications — Leitz 25mm T2.1

Leitz 25mm T2.1 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length25mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.1
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountLPL
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2kg

Description — Leitz 25mm T2.1

The Leitz Cine ELSIE 25mm T2.1 is a professional prime cinema lens engineered for full-frame cinema production. Fitted with a PL Mount, it integrates directly with professional cinema cameras operating in the Cinema / Video system. The lens delivers a T2.1 maximum aperture — a transmittance-based rating that ensures consistent, measurable light delivery across scenes and shooting days, making it a dependable choice for cinematographers building or working within a matched prime set.

The manual focus design, with no autofocus capability, is purpose-built for professional narrative and commercial workflows where a dedicated focus puller operates a follow-focus system. The full-frame image circle enables use with large-format cinema sensors, positioning this lens for high-end productions demanding the most from their camera platforms. Weighing 2kg, the ELSIE is a substantial optic that benefits from proper cinema rig support.

With no image stabilization, stabilized camera movement is handled through external equipment. The standard focal length range of this 25mm prime makes it a versatile tool across a broad range of shot types and production contexts.

Pros — Leitz 25mm T2.1

  • ✓T2.1 maximum aperture provides consistent, transmittance-rated exposure for reliable matching across a lens set
  • ✓Full-frame image circle supports large-format cinema sensor coverage
  • ✓PL Mount compatibility connects directly to a wide range of professional cinema cameras

Cons — Leitz 25mm T2.1

  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external rigging solutions for stabilized shots
  • ✗No autofocus capability, which limits run-and-gun or solo operator flexibility
  • ✗At 2kg, the lens adds significant weight to handheld or lightweight rig setups

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Frequently Asked Questions — Leitz 25mm T2.1

What camera mount does the Leitz Cine ELSIE 25mm use?+
The ELSIE 25mm is built with a PL Mount, which is the standard mount found on professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with the broad ecosystem of PL-mount cinema bodies used in film and high-end video production.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
Yes, the ELSIE 25mm is specified with a full-frame lens format, meaning it is designed to cover full-frame cinema sensors. This makes it suited for large-format cinema productions.
Is the T2.1 aperture the same as f/2.1?+
No — T-stops and f-stops are different measurement systems. T2.1 is a transmittance-based aperture rating that accounts for light lost through the optical elements, giving cinematographers a more accurate exposure reference than an f-stop. The ELSIE 25mm is rated at T2.1.
Does the Leitz Cine ELSIE 25mm support autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. This is standard for professional cinema lenses, where dedicated focus pullers use follow-focus systems for precise, repeatable focus control on set.
How heavy is the Leitz Cine ELSIE 25mm?+
The lens weighs 2kg. This is a consideration for rigging and support system selection, particularly for handheld or gimbal-based setups where payload capacity matters.
Does this lens have image stabilization?+
No, the ELSIE 25mm has no image stabilization. For stabilized shots, productions would rely on external rigging solutions such as gimbals, fluid heads, or camera support systems.

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