Designed for the digital cinema market, the Leica 15mm T2.0 Summicron-C PL Mount Lens (C for cinema) features a stainless steel PL mount and provides a smaller, lighter, albeit slower option to the renowned Summilux-C series of lenses.

The 15mm focal length is a common choice for a wide angle lens in the Super 35 format as it provides a strong wide-angle effect without extreme distortion. The small size of the lens makes it suitable not only for regular production but also for stabilized rigs, aerial cinematography, and stereoscopic 3D capture. Projecting a useable image circle of 36mm in diameter, it is compatible with a variety of cameras that have sensors that are slightly larger than Super 35. The T2.0 maximum aperture is consistent among the range, so there is no concern about exposure variations when cutting between Summicron-C lenses. Each lens incorporates geared focus and iris control rings, which share the same position, so swapping lenses can be done without having to adjust your follow focus or lens control system.

The lens features an internal focus design, which means a non-rotating front perfect for clip-on matte boxes. A generous number of focus marks are distributed along the dual focus scales, and the 300° of focus rotation provides for accurate focus pulling. The 95mm diameter front,weight, and length is standard across most Summicron-C lenses.

Covers Super 35mm (36mm Image Circle)    PL Mount    T2.0 to T22 Aperture Range    Geared Focus and Iris Control Rings    Internal Focus Design (Helical Focus)    Shares Gear Position Across Lens Set    300° Focus Rotation    95mm Front Diameter    Weighs 4 Pounds

The Summicron-C lenses have an image circle of 36mm, which is more than generous enough to cover the sensors of many popular cameras, including the 6K Red Dragon Sensor, without vignetting. For reference, the image circle requirement for Super 35 is approximately 28mm.

The lens is telecentric, which helps reduce illumination fall-off from light hitting the sensor at a severe angle outside of the image circle.

The modern lens design as well as the cine manufacturing process and tight tolerances ensure low distortion, high resolution and excellent color rendition. Although made using spherical elements only, the Summicron-C lenses provide a sharp image with a naturalistic bokeh.

The 300° of focus rotation provide for extremely accurate focus marks and focus pulls.

Consistent front diameter and shared focus and iris ring position for most lenses in the series allows for faster lens changes requiring less adjustment of matte boxes and lens accessories.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are these compatible with https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1775445-REG/mofage_s_l_poco_drop_in_filter_adapter.html/qa ?

A: Yes, the MOFAGE POCO Drop-In Filter Lens Mount Adapter Kit (Leica L to PL) is compatible with the Rokinon XEEN CF Pro 5-Lens PL-Mount Cine Lens Kit.

Q: 2. Can this lens be used with S35 sensor or Full Frame cameras (with EF-mount adapter)? For example URSA and Canon 5D?

A: Sorry, this lens creates an image circle that is only suitable for use with cameras with a Four Thirds sensor.

Q: 3. This optics works with blackmagic pocket cinema camera 4k ?

A: We're afraid not. While this lens has an MFT mount, the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K does not offer a 4x3 Anamorphic Mode at this time. With an anamorphic lens that is 2.0x you need a 4x3 mode for the proper aspect ratio.

Q: 4. Since the crop factor has changed for 4k recording on GH5 cameras, now covering all of the frame how does this lens perform ?

A: From the beginning the SLR Magic 35mm T2.4 2x Anamorphot-CINE Lens (MFT Mount) has covered the the full MFT sensor so no problem there. Now with the GH5, instead of a 2.3 crop you will get the normal MFT 2x crop (from a Full Frame sensor). The image will have a slightly wider Field of View (FOV).

Q: 5. wanna get this on a red scarlet-w ef mount I'm about to order, any PL to EF mount solutions?

A: Unfortunately, there are no PL/EF or EF/PL adapters. However, as a RED Scarlet-W owner, your are in luck. You can get the DSMC TI PL MOUNT from RED. This will change the mount from EF to PL on your camera. While it is possible to do this procedure in the field, I doubt you will want to do this on a regular basis. You most likely will wind up staying with one mount for the duration of any particular job.

Q: 6. Would this have less weather protection than the regular non-cine version or the same?

A: These should be about the same.

Q: 7. Can you mount this lens to the ursa mini ef using a mtf to ef converter?

A: I'm afraid not. We are not aware of an adapter that will allow you to put MFT lenses on an EF camera.

Q: 8. Is the glass in this set different than the much cheaper Rokinon DS series or is this just a rehousing of that glass?

A: As these lens are capable of capturing up to an 8K resolution they are not the same glass you would find in the Rokinon DS series of lenses.

Q: 9. Any adapters available for fitting this lens to a Lumix S1H?

A: We have the Wooden Camera Pro Lens Mount Adapter for ARRI PL-Mount Lens to Leica L-Mount Camera, BH #WO271800. This will allow you to use PL lenses on a camera with a Leica L-Mount. https://bhpho.to/39EDGng

Q: 10. What adapter could I use to attach this to a Lumix s5 camera?

A: At this moment there are no RF lens to L mount camera adapter solutions to attach this lens to your camera.