Leitz Cine Summicron-C 35mm T2.0 Lens
The Leica 35mm T2.0 is a 35mm 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 35mm T2.0 Lens
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Lens Overview — Leica 35mm T2.0
Key Features — Leica 35mm T2.0
T2.0 Maximum Aperture: Provides strong light gathering for interior and low-light production work while maintaining optical control across the frame.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others without adapters.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle covers the Super 35 sensor format used by the majority of professional digital cinema cameras.
35mm Standard Focal Length: Delivers a natural, close-to-human-eye perspective well suited to narrative filmmaking, documentary work, and interior scenes.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable, controlled focus pulls in professional cinema workflows.
95mm Filter Thread: Standardized front thread size integrates cleanly with professional matte boxes and filter systems commonly used on set.
Lens Specifications — Leica 35mm T2.0
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| 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 35mm T2.0
The Leitz Cine Summicron-C 35mm T2.0 is a prime cinema lens designed for cinema and video camera systems using the PL Mount. It covers a Super 35 sensor format and delivers a standard focal length perspective well suited to a wide range of production scenarios. The maximum aperture of T2.0 — measured as a T-stop for accurate light transmission rating — gives cinematographers reliable exposure consistency in varied lighting conditions.
Focus is entirely manual, supporting the precision demands of professional cinema production where follow-focus systems and lens motors are standard tools. The 95mm filter thread integrates directly with professional matte boxes and filter rigs without step-up rings. Weighing 1,340g, the lens is built for serious production use while remaining practical across shoulder-mount, tripod, and larger gimbal setups.
With no image stabilization, the lens relies on the camera system or rig for motion control. As a dedicated cinema prime with a PL mount and Super 35 coverage, the Summicron-C 35mm T2.0 is a purposeful tool for cinematographers working within established professional cinema workflows.
Pros — Leica 35mm T2.0
- ✓T2.0 maximum aperture provides strong light gathering for a standard cinema prime
- ✓PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
- ✓Super 35 lens format matches the sensor size of the majority of digital cinema cameras
Cons — Leica 35mm T2.0
- ✗No image stabilization, as specified, requiring stable rigging for smooth handheld work
- ✗Manual focus only means no autofocus option for run-and-gun or hybrid shooting scenarios
- ✗Single PL Mount option limits use to cinema-specific bodies without additional adapters
Videos — Leica 35mm T2.0
Summicron-C — Blaine Westropp