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- Leitz Elsie 15mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 18mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 21mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 25mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 29mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 35mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 40mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 50mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 65mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 75mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 100mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 125mm T2.1
- Leitz Elsie 150mm T2.1
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Leitz Elsie
Prime - Spherical - Full Frame
product details
Leitz Elsie primes are a new generation of full-frame cine lenses for modern digital cinematography, designed to be compact, lightweight, and accessible while maintaining the Leitz optical pedigree. Elsie primes are characterized by a modern cinematic blend of high resolution suitable for 8K sensors and smooth contrast with gentle focus roll-off. Cinematographers choose them for commercials, television, and features where portability and dependable performance matter, but the extreme size or price of larger premium Leitz lines is prohibitive. The initial set includes 13 focal lengths from 15mm to 150mm, all at T2.1 with LPL mounts. The 180mm Leica Cine T2 can also be provided in LPL mount to extend the set. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.
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| Metadata | |
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| Image Circle |
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| Contrast & Tonal Character | |
| Sharpness & Resolution | |
| Focus FallโOff / 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
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
โ
LPL
/i, LDS
1'2"
0.36 m
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
46.5 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
LPL
/i, LDS
1'2"
0.36 m
5.30 lbs
2.40 kg
6.30"
160.00 mm
15
46.5 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
LPL
/i, LDS
1'2"
0.36 m
5.30 lbs
2.40 kg
6.30"
160.00 mm
15
46.5 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
LPL
/i, LDS
1'2"
0.36 m
4.40 lbs
2.00 kg
6.30"
160.00 mm
15
46.5 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 ร 1.00
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
LPL
/i, LDS
1'2"
0.36 m
4.80 lbs
2.18 kg
6.30"
160.00 mm
15
46.5 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 ร 1.00
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
LPL
/i, LDS
1'2"
0.36 m
4.80 lbs
2.18 kg
6.30"
160.00 mm
15
46.5 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 ร 1.00
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
LPL
/i, LDS
1'2"
0.36 m
4.80 lbs
2.18 kg
6.30"
160.00 mm
15
46.5 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 ร 1.00
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
LPL
/i, LDS
1'8"
0.51 m
4.40 lbs
2.00 kg
6.30"
160.00 mm
15
46.5 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 ร 1.00
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
LPL
/i, LDS
2'2"
0.66 m
4.40 lbs
2.00 kg
6.30"
160.00 mm
โ
46.5 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 ร 1.00
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
LPL
/i, LDS
2'6"
0.76 m
4.60 lbs
2.09 kg
6.30"
160.00 mm
13
46.5 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 ร 1.00
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
LPL
/i, LDS
2'10"
0.86 m
4.60 lbs
2.09 kg
6.30"
160.00 mm
13
46.5 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 ร 1.00
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
LPL
/i, LDS
4'2"
1.27 m
5.50 lbs
2.49 kg
6.30"
160.00 mm
โ
46.5 mm
Screw-in Filter: M112 ร 1.50
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
โ
LPL
/i, LDS
5'
1.52 m
โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
46.5 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
Leitz Elsie
Image Fidelity & Focus
Color rendition is natural and consistent across the set, with faithful reproduction of skin tones. Elsie primes deliver crisp sharpness with smooth roll-off, maintaining a natural, filmic rendering rather than excessive clinical precision. Gradual but noticeable falloff in the corners creates a dimensional pop that draws the eye to the center of the frame. Contrast is balanced, producing solid blacks and gentle highlight roll-off. Chromatic aberrations are minimal, reflecting their high-end optical design.
Handling & Adaptability
The Elsies are compact and light, making them highly suitable for handheld, drone, and gimbal work. They feature consistent 95mm fronts from 21-100mm (114mm on wider and longer focal lengths), standardized gear placement, and metadata support. The shallower flange depth of the LPL standard increased design flexibility, resulting in higher performance without any sacrifice in mechanical or optical integrity. Their adaptability across full-frame cinema cameras positions them as versatile tools for modern productions.
Flare & Bokeh
Elsie primes have a new aperture design that creates a bokeh comparable to the M lenses โ soft, rounded and creamy, with neutral color rendition. Flare behavior is clean, minimal and controlled, but still produces attractive cinematic streaks.
Image Circle
Elsie primes cover Full Frame with a 46.5mm image circle.
Cinematic Heritage
With the introduction of the Elsie Primes in 2022, Leitz aimed to bring its legendary optical character to a wider audience of filmmakers, from high-end streaming projects to commercials. The name pays homage to the legacy of Ernst Leitz, founder of Leica.
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