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Leitz Cine Prime 25mm

The Leitz 25mm is a 25mm 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 25mm

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Lens Overview — Leitz 25mm

The Leitz Cine Prime 25mm is a professional manual-focus cinema lens built for high-end film and video production. Mounted on the industry-standard PL Mount, it is designed for use with Cinema and Video camera systems and covers a Super 35 sensor format. The lens delivers a maximum aperture of f/1.8, providing strong light-gathering capability in demanding production environments where controlled, low-light performance matters.

At a fixed 25mm focal length, it offers a useful wide-to-normal perspective well suited to narrative filmmaking, documentary work, and commercial production alike. Focusing is entirely manual, which is standard practice in professional cinema workflows where follow-focus systems and lens control motors are the norm. The filter thread measures 105mm, a consistent front diameter that is common across matched cinema prime sets, making it practical to share matte boxes and filter systems across multiple focal lengths.

Weighing in at 2600g, this is a substantial, robust optic built to withstand the rigors of professional production. The combination of PL Mount compatibility, Super 35 coverage, fast f/1.8 aperture, and manual focus operation makes the Leitz Cine Prime 25mm a compelling choice for cinematographers working on high-end productions.

Key Features — Leitz 25mm

25mm Fixed Focal Length: Offers a wide-to-normal perspective well suited to narrative, documentary, and commercial production.

T2.8 Maximum Aperture: Gathers substantial light for shooting in low-light environments while maintaining workable depth-of-field control for cinema applications.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.

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

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for use with follow-focus systems and lens control motors in professional cinema workflows.

105mm Filter Thread: Consistent front diameter shared across the Leitz Cine Prime set, allowing a single matte box or filter system to be used across multiple focal lengths.

Lens Specifications — Leitz 25mm

Leitz 25mm full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length25mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.8
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread105mm

Description — Leitz 25mm

The Leitz Cine Prime 25mm is a dedicated cinema optic built around a PL Mount for use with professional Cinema and Video camera systems. It delivers a fixed 25mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/1.8, making it a strong performer in challenging lighting conditions on professional sets. The lens covers a Super 35 sensor format and is operated via manual focus, which integrates seamlessly into standard cinema production workflows using follow-focus systems and wireless lens control.

The 105mm filter thread allows straightforward use with matte boxes and facilitates filter sharing across a matched set of primes. Weighing 2600g, the lens is a solid, production-grade tool built for the demands of high-end film and video work. With no image stabilization and no autofocus, it is purpose-built for the controlled environment of professional cinematography where every creative parameter is managed by the camera and lighting crew.

Pros — Leitz 25mm

  • ✓Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture provides strong low-light performance on set
  • ✓PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional Cinema and Video camera systems
  • ✓Super 35 sensor coverage matches the most widely used cinema camera format

Cons — Leitz 25mm

  • ✗No autofocus capability, requiring reliance on dedicated focus pullers or lens control systems
  • ✗At 2600g, the lens is quite heavy and may demand robust lens support on lighter camera rigs
  • ✗No image stabilization, which is expected for a cinema prime but worth noting for handheld or gimbal use

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Frequently Asked Questions — Leitz 25mm

What camera mount does the Leitz Cine Prime 25mm use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, the industry-standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of Cinema and Video camera systems that accept PL Mount lenses.
Does this lens cover full-frame or large format sensors?+
According to the specifications, the Leitz Cine Prime 25mm covers a Super 35 sensor format. It is not specified to cover larger sensor formats beyond Super 35.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.8, offering strong light-gathering capability for low-light and cinematic shallow depth-of-field work.
Does the Leitz Cine Prime 25mm have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus capability, and image stabilization is listed as None. This is standard for professional cinema lenses, which are typically used with external follow-focus systems.
What filter thread size does this lens use?+
The filter thread diameter is 105mm. This large front diameter is common in professional cinema prime sets and is designed to work with matte boxes and shared filter solutions.
How heavy is the Leitz Cine Prime 25mm?+
The lens weighs 2600g, making it a substantial optic. Cinematographers should ensure their camera rig and lens support can adequately handle this weight, especially on handheld or gimbal configurations.

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