Leitz Cine Prime 135mm Lens (PL Mount)
The Leitz 135mm PL Mount is a 135mm f/1.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Leitz Cine Prime 135mm Lens (PL Mount)
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Lens Overview — Leitz 135mm PL Mount
Key Features — Leitz 135mm PL Mount
T1.8 Maximum Aperture: A fast T1.8 stop allows for meaningful subject separation and usable exposure latitude in controlled or lower-light shooting environments.
135mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed focal length in the telephoto range is well-suited for portrait-style coverage, close-up inserts, and isolating subjects from the background.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera bodies from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors, making it compatible with large-format cinema cameras without vignetting.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls when paired with follow-focus systems in professional cinema workflows.
Prime Optical Design: Fixed focal length construction delivers consistent optical performance and predictable rendering compared to zoom alternatives.
Lens Specifications — Leitz 135mm PL Mount
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 3.15kg |
Description — Leitz 135mm PL Mount
The Leitz Cine Prime 135mm is a dedicated cinema prime lens mounted on the PL Mount, the benchmark standard for professional motion picture cameras. Operating at a fixed 135mm focal length within the telephoto range, it is built to cover full-frame sensor formats, making it suitable for large-format cinema camera systems. The lens opens to a maximum aperture of T1.8, offering meaningful control over depth of field and solid performance in demanding lighting situations.
Weighing 3.15kg, it is a robust, production-grade optic that reflects the build quality expected on professional sets. Focus is entirely manual, consistent with cinema industry practice where dedicated focus pullers use follow-focus systems for precision control. There is no image stabilization, which is standard for cinema lenses of this type.
The PL Mount ensures broad compatibility across the professional cinema camera landscape, and the full-frame coverage means it will not vignette on larger sensors. The 135mm focal length makes it a natural fit for medium close-ups, interview setups, and subject isolation work.
Pros — Leitz 135mm PL Mount
- ✓T1.8 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability for a 135mm cinema prime
- ✓Full-frame lens format ensures coverage for large-sensor cinema cameras
- ✓PL Mount compatibility aligns with the industry-standard cinema camera ecosystem
Cons — Leitz 135mm PL Mount
- ✗At 3.15kg, the lens is significantly heavy and may require additional lens support on most rigs
- ✗No image stabilization, which is standard for cinema primes but limits handheld versatility
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for operators who need it
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