Designed for motion picture productions shot in 8K VistaVision, the Leitz ELSIE 50mm T2.1 LPL Mount Cine Lens features an ARRI LPL mount and provides the painterly bokeh and crisp resolution that the company is known for. Projecting a usable image circle of 46.5mm in diameter, it is compatible with the ARRI ALEXA LF and LF Mini camera bodies. The T2.1 maximum aperture is consistent among the range, so there is no concern about exposure variations when cutting between the lenses in the set.

A 270° focus rotation makes for accurate focus pulls. Each lens incorporates geared focus and iris control rings that share the same position among every lens in the set, so swapping lenses can be done without adjusting your follow focus or lens control system. The 50mm lens has a close focus of 1.6', weighs only 4.4 lb, and features lens markings in feet.

46.5mm Image Circle Covers VistaVision    T2.1 to T22 Aperture Range    1.6' Close Focus    Consistent Gear Position Across Lens Set    LPL Mount with Cooke /i and LDS-2    Geared Focus and Iris Control Rings    Designed to Work with Leitz Zoom Series    270° Focus Rotation    Designed and Manufactured in Germany

Engineered to resemble the look of the M lenses, the ELSIE lens creates a pleasant blur and tasteful vignette effect toward the edge of the frame. It offers a similar image quality and feel as the Leitz Zoom series.

Designed to facilitate quick swaps without time-consuming adjustments to the lens control system, this series has standardized its geared control rings for the iris and focus. The T2.1 aperture is also consistent across the collection. A wide 46.5mm image circle is produced by each of the ELSIE lenses.

Designed specifically to accommodate large-format digital sensors, the LPL mount is an upgrade to the PL mount. ARRI eliminated the space reserved for mechanical shutters and widened the mount's diameter to 62mm.

Automatically record metadata like focus setting, T-stop, and depth of field. Synced to timecode, this data is invaluable for post-production and enables on-set crew resources to be assigned elsewhere.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I want to use primarily as a cine lens, but also on my M6. How well will this lens work on a rangefinder body especially since the lens has a longer focus throw than the stills version of this lens? Wondering if it would impose any limitations? Has anyone used this lens on a rangefinder body? Thanks

A: Lens will work just like any "M" series unit offering a full frame 35mm coverage. The only difference is this is not a photo lens but an actual cine lens.

Q: 2. can i use it with zcam e2 m4?

A: yes you can with a MFT to Ef mount adapter on the Z-CAM

Q: 3. Is the degree of the focus rotation the same as the original M version? Thanks.

A: Yes. it is the same as the original version.

Q: 4. Does this work to mount LPL mount lenses onto the Sony Burano?

A: Not exactly; the Leitz Cine LPL Mount for Sony VENICE Cameras allows for the mounting of the Leitz LPL mount ELSIE, THALIA, and HUGO lenses.

Q: 5. Can this lens kit be used on a C200 effectively even tho it's not a full frame body?

A: Yes it can.

Q: 6. Has anyone tried using a Summicron/lux-M on the Alexa Mini using an M mount?

A: Thank you for your question, please reach out to our studio team for proper consultation regarding this matter and the Arri Alexa Mini. Email: thestudio@bhphotovideo.com

Q: 7. Can a LiDAR focus system be adapted to an M series camera for auto focus tracking on these lenses?

A: Yes, the Leitz Cine 35mm M 0.8 f/1.4 Full Frame M-Mount Lens (Feet) can work with LiDAR products like the DJI Ronin 4D 4-Axis Cinema Camera 6K Combo Kit with the DJI Zenmuse X9 Lens Mount Unit (M-Mount) using the LiDAR Range Finder.

Q: 8. Is there a matte box that fits this lens?

A: Yes there is. Here is a compatible matte box from a selection of several we offer: Wooden Camera 2-Stage Clamp-On 4 x 5.65" Zip Box (80-85mm) B&H # WO241600: https://bhpho.to/3wUawfV

Q: 9. are there any plans to cinemod the 2022 version of the 35mm f1.4? I'd love to get the new close focus distance.

A: At this time there are no known plans to update/modify the Leitz Cine 35mm M 0.8 f/1.4 Full Frame M-Mount Lens.

Q: 10. What is the rear PL flange depth?

A: The flange depth of the Meike 50mm T2.1 FF-Prime Cine Lens (PL Mount) is the standard 52mm depth of most PL lens mounts.