Leitz Cine Prime 21mm
The Leitz 21mm PL Mount is a 21mm f/1.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Leitz 21mm PL Mount
Key Features — Leitz 21mm PL Mount
21mm Wide-Angle Prime: Fixed 21mm focal length delivers a consistent wide perspective well-suited for establishing shots and environmental storytelling.
T2.9 Maximum Aperture: Strong light-gathering capability for a cinema prime, supporting low-light shooting and shallow depth of field.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera bodies from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle sized for Super 35, the most widely used sensor format in professional cinema production.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls in crew-operated filmmaking workflows.
2.76kg Robust Build: Substantial construction typical of professional cine primes, built to withstand the demands of production environments.
Lens Specifications — Leitz 21mm PL Mount
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 21mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 2.76kg |
Description — Leitz 21mm PL Mount
The Leitz Cine Prime 21mm is a manual focus prime lens built for professional cinema production. Mounted via the industry-standard PL Mount, it integrates seamlessly into Cinema / Video camera systems and delivers Super 35 format coverage. The lens offers a maximum aperture of f/1.8, providing strong performance in controlled lighting environments and giving cinematographers meaningful creative flexibility with depth of field at its widest setting.
As a prime lens, it holds a fixed focal length of 21mm, placing it firmly in the wide-angle range — ideal for expansive scene coverage and environmental compositions. Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus system, which is standard and preferred practice in professional cinema workflows where a dedicated focus puller operates the lens. Image stabilization is not present, so any motion control must be handled through camera or rig-based solutions. The lens weighs 2.76kg, reflecting the robust construction typical of professional cine glass.
No filter thread size is specified in the available data. For productions that demand the precision and optical consistency of a dedicated cine prime, the Leitz Cine Prime 21mm delivers a clear and well-defined specification set built around the Super 35 PL Mount ecosystem.
Pros — Leitz 21mm PL Mount
- ✓Wide maximum aperture of f/1.8 offers strong light-gathering capability for a cinema prime
- ✓Fixed 21mm focal length provides a consistent wide-angle perspective with no zoom drift
- ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with the industry-standard cinema camera interface
Cons — Leitz 21mm PL Mount
- ✗No autofocus — requires a dedicated focus puller or manual operation at all times
- ✗At 2.76kg, the lens is heavy and may require additional support rigging on lighter camera setups
- ✗No image stabilization, so stabilization must be handled at the camera or rig level
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