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Leitz Cine Zoom 25-75mm

The Leitz 25-75mm PL Mount is a 25–75mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Leitz Cine Zoom 25-75mm

Leitz Cine Zoom 25-75mm

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Lens Overview — Leitz 25-75mm PL Mount

The Leitz Cine Zoom 25-75mm is a manual-focus cinema zoom lens built around a PL mount and designed for the Cinema/Video camera system. Covering a standard zoom range from 25mm to 75mm, it is optimized for Super 35 format sensors, making it a strong fit for a wide range of professional cinema cameras. The lens operates at a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and is classified as a Cine-type zoom, meaning it is engineered to meet the demands of high-end film and episodic television production.

At 3.72kg, this is a substantial piece of glass, as you would expect from a lens built to professional cinema standards with robust mechanical construction. Image stabilization is not present, which is typical for a lens of this class where camera rigs, gimbals, or steadicam systems handle stabilization duties externally. Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus mechanism, keeping the design true to a traditional cinema workflow where a dedicated focus puller operates the lens.

The PL mount is the industry-standard interface for cinema lenses, ensuring broad compatibility across professional cinema camera platforms. The focal length range of 25mm to 75mm covers wide-angle through short telephoto territory, making this a highly versatile zoom for narrative, documentary, and commercial work on Super 35 sensor cameras.

Key Features — Leitz 25-75mm PL Mount

25-75mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle through short telephoto in a single lens, making it suitable for narrative, documentary, and commercial production without a lens change.

Constant T2.8 Aperture: Maintains T2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, ensuring consistent exposure when zooming during a shot.

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

Super 35 Coverage: Optimized for Super 35 format sensors, one of the most widely used formats across professional cinema and episodic television production.

Manual Focus Design: Engineered for traditional cinema workflows where a dedicated focus puller operates the lens, with a smooth, precise focus ring suited to repeatable focus pulls.

Robust Mechanical Build: At 3.72kg, the lens reflects professional cinema construction standards with the durability and consistency expected on high-end productions.

Lens Specifications — Leitz 25-75mm PL Mount

Leitz 25-75mm PL Mount full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimeZoom
Focal Length25–75mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight3.72kg

Description — Leitz 25-75mm PL Mount

The Leitz Cine Zoom 25-75mm is a professional PL mount cinema zoom lens covering a standard focal length range of 25mm to 75mm, engineered for the demands of high-end cinema and video production. With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it delivers consistent light transmission across the zoom range, making it a capable choice in controlled and low-light shooting environments. Designed specifically for the Super 35 format, it aligns with one of the most prevalent sensor formats used in professional cinema cameras today.

Weighing 3.72kg, this is a substantial lens built to the robust mechanical standards expected of a dedicated Cine-type zoom. Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus system, keeping it firmly within the traditional cinema production workflow where a focus puller operates the lens using calibrated markings and follow-focus systems. Image stabilization is not included, so external stabilization rigs or systems would be used as needed. There is no filter thread on the lens, so filtration must be managed via a matte box or rig-mounted solution.

The lens is categorized under the Cinema/Video camera system, reinforcing its positioning as a tool for professional cinematography rather than stills or hybrid use.

Pros — Leitz 25-75mm PL Mount

  • ✓Standard zoom range of 25mm to 75mm (minFocalLength: 25, maxFocalLength: 75) offers versatile coverage from wide to short telephoto
  • ✓Maximum aperture of f/2.8 (maximumAperture: 2.8) delivers strong light-gathering capability for cinema work
  • ✓PL mount (mount.lens: PL Mount) provides compatibility with industry-standard professional cinema cameras

Cons — Leitz 25-75mm PL Mount

  • ✗At 3.72kg (weight: 3.72kg), this lens is quite heavy and will require robust rig support for handheld or gimbal use
  • ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None) means external stabilization solutions are necessary for smooth handheld or moving shots
  • ✗No autofocus (autoFocus: false) limits flexibility for operators who may need AF-capable lenses in hybrid or run-and-gun situations

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Frequently Asked Questions — Leitz 25-75mm PL Mount

What camera mount does the Leitz Cine Zoom 25-75mm use?+
The lens uses a PL mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This is confirmed in the specifications under mount.lens as 'PL Mount', ensuring compatibility with a wide range of cinema camera systems that accept PL mount lenses.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Leitz Cine Zoom 25-75mm is designed for the Super 35 format, as listed in the lensFormat specification. Shooters working with cameras using larger sensor formats should verify compatibility before use.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, the lens is manual focus only. The autoFocus field is listed as false and focusType is listed as Manual, meaning it is designed for use in a traditional cinema workflow with a dedicated focus puller controlling focus via the focus ring.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is f/2.8, as listed in the maximumAperture specification. This applies across the zoom range and provides solid light-gathering performance for cinema productions.
How heavy is the Leitz Cine Zoom 25-75mm?+
The lens weighs 3.72kg according to the weight specification. This is a substantial lens, and users should plan for appropriate lens support and rig configurations to handle this weight during production.
Can I attach screw-on filters to this lens?+
No, the filterThreadSize specification is listed as null, meaning there is no filter thread on the front of the lens. Filtration would need to be handled via a matte box or filter system that attaches to the camera rig rather than directly to the lens.

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