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Set Includes
- Leitz Hektor 18mm T2.1
- Leitz Hektor 25mm T2.1
- Leitz Hektor 35mm T2.1
- Leitz Hektor 50mm T2.1
- Leitz Hektor 73mm T2.1
- Leitz Hektor 100mm T2.1
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Leitz Hektor
Prime - Spherical - Full Frame
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Cine Visuals rents the Leitz Hektor Full Frame prime lens set from Los Angeles. This 6-lens E-mount set includes 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 73mm, and 100mm. Available for rental or sub-rental worldwide, with daily and weekly rental quotes available on request. Each lens is inspected and calibrated in-house before rental.
Set Includes
- Leitz Hektor 18mm T2.1
- Leitz Hektor 25mm T2.1
- Leitz Hektor 35mm T2.1
- Leitz Hektor 50mm T2.1
- Leitz Hektor 73mm T2.1
- Leitz Hektor 100mm T2.1
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*Refer to the Technical Specifications table
Lens Type:
Full Frame Cinema Lenses
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About the Leitz Hektor Prime Cinema Lenses
The Leitz Hektor Primes are a modern large-format cinema lens set designed to deliver a character-driven image inspired by classic Leica optics in a compact, lightweight form. Built for full-frame coverage and optimized for mirrorless camera systems, they combine contemporary optical performance with a distinctly vintage-inspired rendering.
Hektor lenses are defined by their natural sharpness, medium contrast, and smooth, organic skin tones, with gentle focus falloff that creates a strong sense of dimensionality. Subtle, controlled flare and clean, rounded bokeh maintain subject isolation without distraction, while characteristics such as field curvature and spherical aberration contribute to a look that feels both expressive and familiar. With compact housings, interchangeable mounts, and consistent mechanics across the set, the Hektors are well suited for handheld, gimbal, and lightweight production environments where both image character and flexibility are essential.
Image Fidelity & Focus
The Hektor primesโ optical rendering emphasizes natural sharpness without harshness, medium contrast, and faithful color. Skin tones are smooth and organic, with gentle falloff and dimensionality. Chromatic aberration is minimal, thanks to modern coatings. Image fidelity is high, but with a filmic smoothness rather than sterile sharpness. Non-aspherical designs produce these characteristics naturally. Modern touches include coatings that control veiling glare better than older lenses, as well as significantly reduced chromatic aberration.
Flare & Bokeh
Flares are subtle, controlled, and cinematic. Bokeh is clean and round, maintaining subject isolation without distraction.
Handling & Adaptability
The lenses are compact and lightweight compared to Leitzโs larger Summilux-C or Thalia lines, improving ergonomics for handheld, Steadicam, or gimbal use. Mechanics are cine-standard, with consistent gear placement and reliable focus throw. User interchangeable mount options include E, L, RF and Z for maximum flexibility.
Image Circle
They cover Full Frame and beyond (46.5mm image circle), making them compatible with LF and VistaVision cameras.
Cinematic Heritage
According to Leitz, the look of the Hektors was based on that of lenses from the past 100+ years of cinema and photography history. The name HEKTOR is a reference to the original Leica Hektor lenses created in the 1930s by legendary lens designer Max Berek for Leicaโs original screw mount 35mm cameras. A silver anodized finish, and the inclusion of a 73mm, an iconic lens in the original line, pay tribute.
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
80 mm
E, L, RF, Z
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0'9"
0.22 m
1.85 lbs
0.84 kg
3.47"
88.20 mm
9
47.8 mm
Screw-in Filter: M77 x 0.75
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101.4ยฐ
83.1ยฐ
120ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
80 mm
E, L, RF, Z
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1'
0.30 m
1.70 lbs
0.77 kg
3.47"
88.20 mm
9
47.8 mm
Screw-in Filter: M77 x 0.75
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79.8ยฐ
63.5ยฐ
120ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
80 mm
E, L, RF, Z
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1'2"
0.35 m
1.60 lbs
0.71 kg
3.47"
88.20 mm
9
47.8 mm
Screw-in Filter: M77 x 0.75
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63.2ยฐ
47.6ยฐ
120ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
80 mm
E, L, RF, Z
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1'9"
0.50 m
1.50 lbs
0.66 kg
3.47"
88.20 mm
9
47.8 mm
Screw-in Filter: M77 x 0.75
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44.6ยฐ
32.9ยฐ
120ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
47.8 mm
E, L, RF, Z
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2'6"
0.75 m
1.60 lbs
0.72 kg
3.47"
88.20 mm
9
47.8 mm
Screw-in Filter: M77 x 0.75
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33.1ยฐ
24.3ยฐ
120ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
80 mm
E, L, RF, Z
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2'9"
0.85 m
2.10 lbs
0.97 kg
4.84"
123.00 mm
9
47.8 mm
Screw-in Filter: M77 x 0.75
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24.7ยฐ
18ยฐ
120ยฐ
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