Leitz Cine ELSIE 40mm T2.1 Cinema Lens with LPL Mount
The Leitz 40mm T2.1 is a 40mm f/2.1 cinema lens designed for LPL mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Leitz Cine ELSIE 40mm T2.1 Cinema Lens with LPL Mount
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Lens Overview — Leitz 40mm T2.1
Key Features — Leitz 40mm T2.1
LPL Mount Interface: Large Positive Lock mount offers a wider internal diameter than standard PL, supporting full-frame and large-format cinema cameras from ARRI and other manufacturers.
T2.1 Maximum Aperture: Fast, consistent T-stop rating ensures accurate, repeatable exposure matching when used alongside other lenses in the ELSIE set.
Full-Frame Image Circle: Covers large-format sensors found in cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF, future-proofing the lens for high-end production workflows.
40mm Standard Focal Length: Sits close to the human field of view, making it a versatile choice for dialogue scenes, environmental shots, and documentary-style coverage.
Manual Focus Design: Precision manual focus ring is built for smooth, repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema workflows using a follow focus or remote lens control system.
1.9 kg Lens Body: Substantial weight is typical for a cinema prime of this caliber and should be factored into rig balance, gimbal payload, and support system planning.
Lens Specifications — Leitz 40mm T2.1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 40mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | LPL |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1.9kg |
Description — Leitz 40mm T2.1
The Leitz Cine ELSIE 40mm T2.1 is a prime cinema lens operating in the standard focal length range, designed specifically for the Cinema / Video camera system category. It features a Full Frame lens format, ensuring compatibility with large-format cinema cameras that use the PL Mount system. The lens delivers a maximum aperture of T2.1, providing reliable light-gathering performance across professional productions where consistent T-stop values within a lens set are critical for exposure matching.
Focus is manual, with no autofocus capability — the expected norm in high-end cinema production environments where follow focus systems and focus pullers handle precise focus control. The lens weighs 1.9 kg, which should be accounted for when configuring camera rigs and support equipment. No image stabilization is included, as noted in the specifications, so external stabilization is required for smooth motion work.
With its full-frame coverage and PL Mount interface, the ELSIE 40mm T2.1 is built to integrate into professional large-format cinema workflows.
Pros — Leitz 40mm T2.1
- ✓T2.1 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering for a cinema prime lens
- ✓Full-frame lens format supports large-format cinema camera systems
- ✓Prime lens design (40mm fixed focal length) in the standard focal length range suits a wide variety of scenes
Cons — Leitz 40mm T2.1
- ✗At 1.9 kg, the lens is relatively heavy and may add rigging complexity for handheld or gimbal setups
- ✗No autofocus capability, which limits use cases outside traditional cinema production
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions