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Leitz Cine Prime 40mm Cinema Lens

The Leitz 40mm PL Mount is a 40mm 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 40mm Cinema Lens

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Lens Overview — Leitz 40mm PL Mount

The Leitz Cine Prime 40mm is a manual-focus cinema lens built around a PL Mount and designed for Super 35 format coverage. With a focal length of 40mm, it sits comfortably in the standard range, making it a versatile choice for a wide variety of cinematic compositions. The lens opens to a maximum aperture of T1.8 — note that the specifications list this as f/1.8, reflecting the optical design — offering strong light-gathering capability for controlled lighting environments or low-light production scenarios.

Weighing in at 2.3kg, this is a substantial piece of glass built to the physical standards expected of a professional cinema prime. The PL Mount is the industry-standard interface found on high-end cinema cameras across many major production workflows. Image stabilization is not present, which is consistent with a lens of this type intended for rigged camera systems where stabilization is typically handled at the platform level.

Focus is entirely manual, as expected in a cinema context where focus pullers work with precise, repeatable control. The lens is categorized as a Cine type prime within the Super 35 format class, positioning it clearly for narrative film, episodic television, and high-end commercial production.

Key Features — Leitz 40mm PL Mount

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and other major manufacturers.

Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 format, the most widely used sensor size in professional narrative and episodic production.

40mm Standard Focal Length: Sits in the standard range, offering a natural field of view well-suited to a broad range of cinematic compositions.

T1.8 Maximum Aperture: Strong light-gathering capability supports shooting in controlled or low-light production environments without heavy artificial lighting.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema workflows operated by a dedicated focus puller.

Prime Lens Construction: Fixed focal length design prioritizes optical performance and consistency over zoom flexibility.

Lens Specifications — Leitz 40mm PL Mount

Leitz 40mm PL Mount full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length40mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.8
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2.3kg

Description — Leitz 40mm PL Mount

The Leitz Cine Prime 40mm is a prime cinema lens built for professional production environments. Operating at a fixed 40mm focal length in the standard range, it provides a natural perspective well-suited to a broad range of cinematic applications. The lens features a PL Mount — the industry-standard interface — and covers the Super 35 format, aligning it with the predominant sensor class used across high-end film and television production.

A maximum aperture of f/1.8 gives cinematographers meaningful control in varied lighting conditions. At 2.3kg, the build quality reflects the robust physical standards required for demanding production use. Focus is entirely manual, as expected in a cinema lens designed for collaboration with dedicated focus pullers.

The lens carries no image stabilization, which is standard for a lens of this category where camera stability is managed through dedicated support rigs. The Leitz Cine Prime 40mm is categorized as a Cine type prime, purpose-built for the rigors of professional motion picture and episodic production workflows.

Pros — Leitz 40mm PL Mount

  • ✓Maximum aperture of f/1.8 provides strong light-gathering capability for cinematic shooting
  • ✓PL Mount interface ensures compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage suits the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema production

Cons — Leitz 40mm PL Mount

  • ✗At 2.3kg, the lens is quite heavy and may add significant load to handheld or gimbal rigs
  • ✗No image stabilization (specifications confirm 'None'), so camera movement must be managed externally
  • ✗No autofocus capability, which limits use cases outside traditional cinema production workflows

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Frequently Asked Questions — Leitz 40mm PL Mount

What mount does the Leitz Cine Prime 40mm use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, as listed in the specifications. PL Mount is the standard interface for professional cinema cameras and rigs in the industry.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The lens is designed for Super 35 format, as specified in the lensFormat field. This is one of the most common sensor formats in professional cinema camera systems.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The specifications confirm that autofocus is not present and image stabilization is set to 'None'. This lens is manual focus only, consistent with professional cinema production standards.
How heavy is the Leitz Cine Prime 40mm?+
The lens weighs 2.3kg according to the specifications. This is a substantial weight that should be factored into rig and support system planning, particularly for handheld or gimbal setups.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture listed in the specifications is f/1.8, which provides strong light-gathering performance suitable for controlled and low-light cinema production environments.
Is this a zoom or prime lens?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 40mm, as confirmed by both the zoomPrime field and the matching minFocalLength and maxFocalLength values in the specifications.

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