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Leica M 0.8 21mm T1.4
Leica M 0.8 24mm T1.4
Leica M 0.8 28mm T1.4
Leica M 0.8 35mm T1.4
Leica M 0.8 50mm T1.4
Leica M 0.8 50mm Noctilux T0.95
Leica M 0.8 75mm T2.0
Leica M 0.8 90mm T2.0

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Leica M 0.8

Prime - Spherical - Full Frame

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Leica M 0.8 prime lenses merge the artistry of Leica stills optics with cinema practicality. Compact yet powerful, sharp yet soulful, they offer filmmakers Leica’s timeless look and character in a flexible, lightweight professional cine package. Unlike traditional cinema lenses designed from the ground up, the M 0.8 project sought to preserve the compact size, optical personality, and iconic Leica rendering of the M-mount system while modifying mechanics for precise cine use. Cinematographers who seek intimacy and character, especially in handheld or travel-heavy projects, often turn to them. The Leica M 0.8 cine series includes eight focal lengths: 21mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm Noctilux, 50mm, 75mm and 90mm. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.

Focal Length
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Iris Blades
Image Circle

Era / Generation
Contrast & Tonal Character
Sharpness & Resolution
Focus Fall‑Off / Transition
Iris & Bokeh Quality
Flare & Highlight Behavior
Handling & Ergonomics
Build & Modifications
Cinematic Heritage & Credits

*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.

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Technical Specs Table

T-Stop

Type

Format

Front Diameter

Lens Mount

Metadata

Close Focus (ft)

Close Focus (m)

Weight (lbs)

Weight (kg)

Length (in)

Length (mm)

Iris Blades

Image Circle

Front Filter

Rear Filter

Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)

Horizontal Angle of View (S35)

Focus Rotation

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

80 mm

–

2'3"

0.69 m

1.10 lbs

0.50 kg

3.40"

87.00 mm

–

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: 77mm

–

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

80 mm

–

2'3"

0.69 m

1.10 lbs

0.50 kg

3.40"

87.00 mm

–

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: 77mm

–

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

80 mm

–

2'3"

0.69 m

1.10 lbs

0.50 kg

3.80"

83.00 mm

–

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: 77mm

–

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

80 mm

–

2'3"

0.69 m

0.80 lbs

0.36 kg

2.90"

74.00 mm

–

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: 77mm

–

T1.4

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

80 mm

–

2'3"

0.69 m

1.00 lbs

0.45 kg

3.00"

75.00 mm

–

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: 77mm

–

T0.95

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

80 mm

–

3'3"

0.99 m

1.80 lbs

0.82 kg

3.90"

98.00 mm

–

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: 77mm

–

T2.0

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

80 mm

–

2'3"

0.69 m

1.30 lbs

0.59 kg

3.40"

87.00 mm

–

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: 77mm

–

T2.0

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

80 mm

–

3'3"

0.99 m

1.30 lbs

0.59 kg

3.70"

95.00 mm

–

43.3 mm

Screw-in Filter: 77mm

–

Leica M 0.8

Image Fidelity & Focus

Leica M lenses are famed for their micro-contrast and edge acuity. Wide open, the Summilux primes show a blend of sharp subject rendering and gentle edge softness, producing a natural, filmic look. Stopped down, they resolve with extraordinary sharpness. Color reproduction is exceptionally faithful, with a slightly warm tonal balance and remarkable consistency across the set. Skin tones are natural and vibrant, making the lenses attractive for narrative work. Focus falloff is smooth and graceful, with Leica’s trademark three-dimensional pop. The transition from focus to defocus draws attention to the subject without harshness.

Handling & Adaptability

One of the defining characteristics of the M 0.8 series is its compact form factor. Significantly smaller and lighter than most cinema primes, they range from 320g to 700g. Compactness and full-frame coverage make them highly adaptable across platforms. Front diameters are a consistent 80mm, with 0.8 pitch focus and iris gears integrated. The focus throw is extended to around 300°, providing precise control compared to the generally shorter throws of stills lenses. Their small size makes them excellent for handheld, gimbal, drone, and Steadicam work. The lenses are available only in their native Leica M mounts, but are compatible with various camera systems through proprietary and third party adapter solutions.

Flare & Bokeh

Thanks to sophisticated aspherical elements and coatings, flares are well controlled, though the Noctilux can produce signature halo effects and ghosting when shot wide open. Chromatic aberration is minimal, particularly in the APO designs (75mm and 90mm). The series excels in out-of-focus rendering. The Noctilux at f/0.95 produces dreamy, swirling bokeh, while Summilux and Summicron lenses yield creamy, rounded highlights.

Image Circle

The M 0.8 lenses cover full-frame 43mm sensors, making them suitable for modern full-frame cinema cameras like the ARRI Alexa LF, Sony VENICE, and RED V-Raptor.

Cinematic Heritage

Developed through a collaboration between Leica Camera AG and CW Sonderoptic (now Leitz Cine), the lenses were introduced in 2016. Leica introduced the M 0.8 project to bring the look of iconic M-series rangefinder lenses – beloved by photographers for decades – into cinema. CW Sonderoptic modified the mechanics while preserving Leica’s optical designs, bringing the signature Leica aesthetic in motion pictures. The “0.8” designation refers to the standardized 0.8 pitch gearing on focus and iris rings.