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Leitz Cine Prime 21mm Lens (LPL Mount)

The Leitz 21mm LPL is a 21mm f/1.8 cinema lens designed for LPL mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Leitz Cine Prime 21mm Lens (LPL Mount)

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Lens Overview — Leitz 21mm LPL

The Leitz Cine Prime 21mm is a wide-angle cinema prime lens designed for full-frame coverage, available here in LPL Mount configuration. Built for the Cinema/Video camera system, this manual focus lens offers a maximum aperture of T1.8, making it well-suited for controlled, low-light shooting environments where consistent exposure across a set of primes matters. Weighing in at 2.72kg, it carries the heft expected of a professional cinema optic engineered to exacting tolerances.

The lens covers a full-frame image circle, making it compatible with large-format digital cinema cameras that use the LPL mount standard. As a prime lens at 21mm, it sits firmly in wide-angle territory, a focal length commonly favored for environmental storytelling, tight interior spaces, and dramatic perspective work. Image stabilization is not present, which is typical for cinema primes where rigs and support systems handle stabilization externally.

Focus is entirely manual, as is standard for high-end cinema glass, giving focus pullers direct, precise mechanical control over the focus throw. The absence of autofocus is a deliberate design choice for professional narrative and commercial production workflows.

Key Features — Leitz 21mm LPL

21mm Wide-Angle Prime: A fixed 21mm focal length suited for environmental storytelling, interior spaces, and dramatic wide-angle perspective work.

T1.8 Maximum Aperture: A fast T1.8 stop allows for controlled low-light shooting and shallow depth of field on set.

Full-Frame Image Circle: Covers the full-frame sensor format, making it compatible with large-format digital cinema cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA LF and RED MONSTRO.

LPL Mount Configuration: The LPL mount is the modern large-format cinema standard, offering a wider throat and shorter flange depth than traditional PL for improved optical design.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, long-throw focus ring engineered for repeatable, precise focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller.

Consistent Lens Matching: Part of the Leitz Cine Prime series, designed to share consistent color rendering, contrast, and exposure across the full focal length set.

Lens Specifications — Leitz 21mm LPL

Leitz 21mm LPL full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length21mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.8
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountLPL
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2.72kg

Description — Leitz 21mm LPL

The Leitz Cine Prime 21mm in LPL Mount is a wide-angle prime cinema lens built for full-frame coverage in professional Cinema/Video production. With a fixed focal length of 21mm and a maximum aperture of T1.8, it delivers consistent light transmission suited to controlled lighting environments and low-light setups. The lens is entirely manual focus with no autofocus capability, placing full control in the hands of a skilled focus puller — the standard workflow for high-end narrative and commercial production.

Image stabilization is listed as None, so external support systems should be factored into any production rig plan. At 2.72kg, this is a substantial piece of glass that demands proper rigging. The LPL mount ensures compatibility with modern large-format cinema cameras that support this mount standard.

The 21mm focal length places this lens firmly in wide-angle territory, making it a strong choice for expansive environmental shots, dramatic interior scenes, or any situation where a broader field of view is creatively required.

Pros — Leitz 21mm LPL

  • ✓Wide maximum aperture of T1.8 supports shooting in lower-light conditions
  • ✓Full-frame lens format ensures coverage for large-format cinema cameras
  • ✓LPL mount provides compatibility with modern large-format cinema camera bodies

Cons — Leitz 21mm LPL

  • ✗At 2.72kg, this is a heavy lens that demands robust support and rigging
  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external support systems for stable handheld or gimbal work
  • ✗Manual focus only — not suitable for run-and-gun or single-operator workflows without a dedicated focus puller

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Frequently Asked Questions — Leitz 21mm LPL

What camera mount does this lens use?+
This lens uses the LPL mount, as specified in the mount data. It is designed for cinema camera bodies that accept the LPL mount standard. No other native mounts are listed for this lens.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
Yes, the specifications list the lens format as Full Frame, meaning it is designed to cover full-frame image circles. This makes it appropriate for large-format digital cinema cameras.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T1.8, as listed in the specifications under maximumAperture. This is a T-stop rating, which accounts for actual light transmission rather than just the geometric aperture opening.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The specifications confirm that autofocus is not present and image stabilization is listed as None. This lens is entirely manual focus, consistent with professional cinema prime lens design intended for use with dedicated focus pullers.
How heavy is this lens?+
The lens weighs 2.72kg according to the specifications. This is a substantial weight, and professional cinema rigging or a support system is advisable when using this lens on set.
Is this a zoom or a prime lens?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 21mm, confirmed by both the zoomPrime field and the matching minFocalLength and maxFocalLength values in the specifications. It falls within the wide-angle focal length range.

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