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Leitz Cine Prime 180mm

The Leitz 180mm is a 180mm f/2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Leitz Cine Prime 180mm

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Lens Overview — Leitz 180mm

The Leitz Cine Prime 180mm is a manual-focus telephoto cinema prime lens designed for the Super 35 format and built around the PL Mount standard. With a maximum aperture of f/2.0, this lens offers a solid light-gathering capability well suited to controlled set environments and telephoto cinematic work. Operating entirely in manual focus mode, it aligns with professional cinema workflows where precise, repeatable focus pulls are essential.

Weighing in at 1,633g, the lens has a substantial, purposeful build consistent with high-end cinema glass intended for rigged setups on follow focus systems and cinema-grade camera rigs. Its PL Mount interface ensures broad compatibility across the wide ecosystem of cinema cameras that accept PL lenses. Classified as a telephoto prime within the Cine type category, the 180mm focal length delivers a compressed perspective and subject isolation that works well for portrait-style shots, close coverage on talent, and detail-oriented cinematography.

The Super 35 lens format makes it a natural pairing for cameras using that widely adopted cinema sensor standard. No image stabilization is present, which is standard practice for cinema primes used on stabilized rigs or locked-down setups. The lens has no filter thread listed, so front filtration would require a matte box solution.

Key Features — Leitz 180mm

180mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed focal length delivers a compressed perspective and strong subject isolation, well suited for close talent coverage and detail-oriented cinematography.

T2.0 Maximum Aperture: Solid light-gathering capability for a telephoto prime, supporting controlled set environments and creative shallow depth of field.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.

Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, the most widely adopted standard in professional cinema production.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls and seamless integration with follow focus systems.

Cinema-Grade Build: Robust construction designed for rigged setups on professional camera systems rather than handheld use.

Lens Specifications — Leitz 180mm

Leitz 180mm full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length180mm
Maximum Aperturef/2
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight1633g

Description — Leitz 180mm

The Leitz Cine Prime 180mm is a telephoto cinema prime lens built for professional motion picture production. It features a PL Mount interface, making it compatible with the broad ecosystem of cinema cameras that use this industry-standard mount. The lens covers the Super 35 format, aligning with one of the most prevalent sensor sizes in modern digital cinema.

With a maximum aperture of f/2.0, it provides solid low-light performance for a telephoto prime. Focus is entirely manual, supporting the kind of precise, controlled focus pulls that define professional cinema operation alongside follow focus rigs and focus assistants. The lens weighs 1,633g, reflecting its robust construction and making it best suited for rigged camera setups.

No image stabilization is included, consistent with cinema prime conventions. There is no filter thread listed, so matte box solutions are recommended for any front filtration needs. The 180mm focal length delivers a compressed, telephoto perspective ideal for close talent coverage and detailed compositional work.

Pros — Leitz 180mm

  • ✓Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture delivers strong light-gathering for a 180mm telephoto prime
  • ✓PL Mount compatibility ensures broad integration across professional cinema camera systems
  • ✓Super 35 lens format coverage suits the most widely used cinema sensor standard

Cons — Leitz 180mm

  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring use on stabilized rigs or locked-down setups
  • ✗No filter thread listed, meaning front filtration requires a matte box solution
  • ✗Manual focus only — not suitable for run-and-gun or documentary-style shoots requiring autofocus

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Frequently Asked Questions — Leitz 180mm

What camera mount does the Leitz Cine Prime 180mm use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard cinema lens mount found on a wide range of professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with any camera body that accepts PL Mount lenses.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No. The Leitz Cine Prime 180mm is a manual focus lens only. This is standard for cinema primes, which are designed to be used with follow focus systems for precise, repeatable focus control on set.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The lens is designed for the Super 35 format, which is one of the most widely used sensor sizes in professional digital cinema cameras. It is not specified to cover larger sensor formats.
Can I use a screw-in filter with this lens?+
No filter thread size is listed in the specifications for this lens. Front filtration would need to be applied using a matte box system rather than a screw-in filter.
How heavy is the Leitz Cine Prime 180mm?+
The lens weighs 1,633g. This substantial weight is typical of cinema-grade telephoto primes and is best suited to rigged camera setups rather than lightweight handheld or gimbal configurations.
Does the lens include image stabilization?+
No. The specifications list image stabilization as None. Cinema primes are typically used on stabilized rigs, dollies, or locked-down setups where in-lens stabilization is not required.

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