- Leitz Summicron-C 15mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 18mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 21mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 25mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 29mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 35mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 40mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 50mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 75mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 100mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 135mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 180mm T2.0
Leitz Summicron-C
Prime - Spherical - Super 35
product details
Cine Visuals rents the Leitz Summicron-C Super 35 prime lens set from Los Angeles. This 12-lens PL-mount set includes 15mm, 18mm, 21mm, 25mm, 29mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 135mm, and the 180mm, which is exclusively available at Cine Visuals. 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.
- Leitz Summicron-C 15mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 18mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 21mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 25mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 29mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 35mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 40mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 50mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 75mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 100mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 135mm T2.0
- Leitz Summicron-C 180mm T2.0
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About the Leitz Summicron-C Cinema Lenses
Leitz Summicron-C primes are compact full-frame cinema lenses designed to deliver a balanced, natural image with consistent performance across the set. At T2.0, they provide strong sharpness and resolution without a clinical feel, maintaining smooth tonal transitions, pleasing skin tones, and controlled contrast that integrates well into both narrative and commercial workflows.
Their uniform design, color consistency, and lightweight build make them especially practical for handheld, Steadicam, and gimbal work, while also simplifying lens matching in post. Unlike higher-speed Leitz options, Summicron-Cs prioritize reliability, portability, and consistency, making them a versatile choice for productions that need dependable cinema optics without sacrificing a refined, cinematic image.
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Image Fidelity & Focus
Summicron-Cs provide high resolution with smooth, natural rendering. They are sharp without being clinical, maintaining pleasing skin tones and cinematic falloff. Contrast is balanced, avoiding harshness. Skin tones remain soft and smooth while hard edges and fine details retain contrast. Images are detailed yet organic, with smooth tonal roll-off and authentic, yet pleasing color reproduction, natural focus transitions and โcreamy sharpnessโ that captures everything from actors to architecture with true representation.
Handling & Adaptability
Leitz Summicron-C Primes are 30% smaller and 20% lighter than the Summilux while maintaining the same premium look and feel, making them well suited for handheld, Steadicam, gimbal and drone cinematography. They are color-matched to the Summilux lenses, and are designed to be used in conjunction with them. PL mount.
Flare & Bokeh
Flares are controlled and subtle, producing elegant veiling when provoked. Bokeh is soft, rounded and natural, with consistently neutral rendering across the set. Chromatic aberration is minimal.
Image Circle
With a 36mm image circle, Leitz Summicron-C Primes offer Super 35+ coverage.
Cinematic Heritage
Developed to complement the high-speed Summilux-Cs and released in 2013, the Summicron-Cs were aimed at productions that donโt require T1.4 speed but value compactness and affordability. They quickly became popular in commercials, television, and independent cinema. Notable credits include Mr. Robot, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, The Terminal List, and Ozark.
Technical Specs Table
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Leitz Summicron-C