Leitz Cine Summicron-C 135mm T2.0 Lens
The Leica 135mm T2.0 is a 135mm f/2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Leitz Cine Summicron-C 135mm T2.0 Lens
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Lens Overview — Leica 135mm T2.0
Key Features — Leica 135mm T2.0
135mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed focal length delivers consistent optical performance ideal for close-up character work, compression effects, and detail shots in narrative and commercial production.
T2.0 Maximum Aperture: Fast aperture for a telephoto cinema prime, allowing shooting in lower light conditions and providing meaningful depth-of-field control at distance.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 format, the most widely used sensor size in cinema and high-end video production.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, calibrated focus ring built for precise, repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller on set.
Leitz Summicron-C Optics: Part of a matched lens family sharing consistent color rendition, contrast, and bokeh characteristics across focal lengths for cohesive multi-lens productions.
Lens Specifications — Leica 135mm T2.0
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Leica 135mm T2.0
The Leitz Cine Summicron-C 135mm T2.0 is a prime cinema lens built for professional film and video production. It mounts via the industry-standard PL Mount and is designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, matching the most widely used image circle in professional cinematography. With a maximum aperture of T2.0, the lens delivers reliable light transmission in a telephoto configuration — a useful combination for narrative, commercial, and aerial work.
Weighing 1300g, it is substantial enough to feel purpose-built for cinema use while remaining practical on stabilized camera systems. The 95mm front filter thread supports professional matte boxes and filter accessories without adapters. Focus is manual only, with no autofocus system, keeping the design aligned with professional cine workflows where a focus puller manages critical focus pulls with precision.
There is no image stabilization, placing stabilization responsibility on the rig or camera platform. Sitting in the telephoto focal length range, the 135mm focal length is well suited to portrait-style framing, compressed perspectives, and longer working distances on set.
Pros — Leica 135mm T2.0
- ✓T2.0 maximum aperture provides strong light gathering for a 135mm telephoto cinema prime
- ✓PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema camera bodies
- ✓Super 35 format coverage suits the most widely used sensor size in cinema production
Cons — Leica 135mm T2.0
- ✗No image stabilization, so camera-level or rig-level stabilization is required for handheld or moving shots
- ✗Manual focus only — productions requiring autofocus capability will need a different solution
- ✗At 135mm, the telephoto focal length limits versatility for wide or mid-range shooting scenarios
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