Designed to cover the VistaVision frame, the Leitz Prime 40mm Lens features a stainless steel ARRI PL mount and provides the same image characteristics that Leitz is known for. Projecting a usable image circle of 46.5mm in diameter, it is compatible with virtually any camera with a PL lens port, and an optional PL to LPL adapter will allow you to use the lens with the ARRI ALEXA LF and LF Mini. The T1.8 maximum aperture is consistent among the range except for the 180mm, so there is no concern about exposure variations when cutting between the lenses in the set, other than the 180mm. Each lens incorporates geared focus and iris control rings which share the same position among every lens in the set, so swapping lenses can be done without having to adjust your follow focus or lens control system.

The lens features an internal focus design with a durable cam-follower mechanism which provides the lens with a non-rotating front, perfect for clip-on matte boxes. A generous number of focus marks are distributed along the focus scales, and 270° of focus rotation makes for accurate focus pulls. The 114mm diameter front is standard across the set of lenses, which also speeds up lens changes when working with a matte box.

Covers VistaVision 46.5mm Image Circle    ARRI PL Mount    T1.8 to T22 Aperture Range    Geared Focus and Iris Control Rings    15-Blade Iris    Internal Focus Design    Shares Gear Position Across Lens Set    270° Focus Rotation    114mm Front Diameter    Weighs 6 Pounds

The modern lens design, as well as the cine manufacturing process and tight tolerances, ensure low distortion, high resolution, and excellent color rendition.

The 15-blade iris provides an extremely smooth circular iris, for a natural-looking bokeh.

The 270° of focus rotation allows for extremely accurate focus marks and focus pulls.

Consistency in front diameter, shared focus, and iris ring position from lens to lens in the series allows for faster lens changes requiring less adjustment of matte boxes and lens accessories.

A built-in lens support foot takes the strain off the lens mount, helping to keep the lens in optimal image-taking condition.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can any of the Leitz Cine Lens mount, without an adapter, to the Leica SL or Leica S still cameras? If not natively, is there an adapter that will allow this.... and with the adapter attached, will it provide full autofocus?

A: To use a PL lens on a camera with a Leica L mount you will need a PL to L Mount Adapter, such as BH #NOLETPL from Novoflex. PL lenses in general are fully manual lenses, there is no auto focus on lenses like this. https://bhpho.to/2Opnqjl

Q: 2. 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: 3. Is this lens compatible with camera body Leica M(240)?

A: Yes, that camera is compatible with M-Mount Lenses, which this lens is.

Q: 4. What is the close focus of the lens?

A: The minimum focus distance of the DZOFilm PAVO 40mm T2.1 2x Anamorphic Prime Lens (Blue Coating, PL/EF Mount, Feet) is 1ft 6 inches.

Q: 5. If this is a full frame (36mm image circle lens), will there be a crop factor of 1.27 on Arri Alexa Super 35 sensors?

A: This lens covers super 35mm sensors. If you are using Full Frame as the standard then you will need to account for a crop factor.

Q: 6. Does the design of this 18mm come with floating elements to optimize the close focus? Thanks.

A: The Leitz Cine 18mm T2.0 Summicron-C Lens (PL Mount, Marked in Feet) has a minimum focus distance of 1 foot or 0.3 meters.

Q: 7. 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: 8. 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: 9. Is this autofocus lens ? Will it work with autofocus system of Leica SL 2 camera ?

A: This is a manual focus lens. It does not offer auto focus.

Q: 10. Can I used this lens for Leica M11 ? Or adapt this for Komodo X ?

A: Yes, the Leitz Cine 28mm M 0.8 f/1.4 Full Frame M-Mount Lens (Feet) is compatible with the Leica M11 Rangefinder Camera (Black), BH #LE28M08F14L, to which it would mount manually, and the RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO-X 6K Digital Cinema Camera (Canon RF, Black), BH #REKOMXB, to which the lens would mount via Leica M-Mount to Canon RF-Mount adapter.