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Leitz Summilux-C Lenses
Leitz Summilux-C Lenses
- Leitz Summilux-C 16mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 18mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 21mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 25mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 29mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 35mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 40mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 50mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 65mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 75mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 100mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 135mm T1.4
- Leitz Summilux-C 180mm T2.0
Leitz Summilux-C Lenses
Prime - Spherical - Super 35
product details
Summilux-C primes are designed for high-end cinematography, offering T1.4 speed across the range. They produce sharp, detailed images with excellent contrast and highlight control, while still delivering a natural, filmic character and a painterly touch. They are compact for their speed and renowned for color, consistency and performance. The imagery is natural and lifelike, with special attention given to skin tones, where “creamy sharpness” adds a unique look and feel. Sets include 12 focal lengths from 16mm–135mm. A Leica Cine 180mm T2 Telephoto lens, available exclusively at Cine Visuals, is a perfect companion. Available to rent or sub-rent from Cine Visuals in full sets, partial sets, or as single lenses.
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16mm – 180mm (13 Lenses)
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*Refer to the Technical Specifications table
Leitz Summilux-C Lenses
Image Fidelity & Focus
Summilux-Cs combine Leica’s renowned sharpness and micro-contrast with cinematic smoothness. They feature a multi-aspherical design and minimal breathing, with exceptionally low distortion and virtually no chromatic aberration. They are sharp, even wide open at T1.4, with shallow depth of field and creamy, rounded bokeh. Focus falloff is graceful, producing striking subject separation. Color reproduction is rich, natural, accurate, with smooth skin-tone rendering.
Handling & Adaptability
Summilux-Cs are relatively compact for T1.4 lenses, with consistent 95mm fronts (except the 135mm, which is 144) and matched focus and iris gears. Their lighter weight compared to competitors makes them adaptable for handheld and Steadicam work. They feature titanium PL mounts and metadata support.
Flare & Bokeh
Bokeh is creamy and consistent, while flares are subtle, elegant and controlled. Chromatic aberrations are negligible, even under challenging lighting.
Image Circle
An approximately 33mm image circle covers Super 35 sensors.
Cinematic Heritage
The Summilux-Cs marked Leica’s entry into dedicated cinema optics, developed in collaboration with CW Sonderoptic when digital cinematography demanded improved resolution and low-light performance. Notable credits: The Revenant (2015), The Hunger Games series, Westworld, 1883, and Succession.
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
Super 35
95 mm
PL
–
1'6"
0.46 m
3.80 lbs
1.72 kg
5.60"
142.24 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 x 1.00
Net Holder
–
–
–
T1.4
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
–
1'6"
0.46 m
3.60 lbs
1.63 kg
5.60"
142.24 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 x 1.00
Net Holder
–
–
–
T1.4
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
–
1'3"
0.38 m
3.60 lbs
1.63 kg
5.60"
142.24 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 x 1.00
Net Holder
–
–
–
T1.4
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
–
1'3"
0.38 m
4.00 lbs
1.81 kg
5.60"
142.24 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 x 1.00
Net Holder
–
–
–
T1.4
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
–
1'6"
0.46 m
3.70 lbs
1.68 kg
5.60"
142.24 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 x 1.00
Net Holder
–
–
–
T1.4
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
–
1'6"
0.46 m
3.60 lbs
1.63 kg
5.60"
142.24 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 x 1.00
Net Holder
–
–
–
T1.4
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
–
1'6"
0.46 m
3.60 lbs
1.63 kg
5.60"
142.24 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 x 1.00
Net Holder
–
–
–
T1.4
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
–
2'
0.61 m
3.90 lbs
1.77 kg
5.60"
142.24 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 x 1.00
Net Holder
–
–
–
T1.4
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
–
1'6"
0.46 m
3.70 lbs
1.68 kg
5.60"
142.24 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 x 1.00
Net Holder
–
–
–
T1.4
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
–
2'6"
0.76 m
3.50 lbs
1.59 kg
5.60"
142.24 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 x 1.00
Net Holder
–
–
–
T1.4
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
–
3'3"
0.99 m
3.50 lbs
1.59 kg
5.60"
142.24 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M92 x 1.00
Net Holder
–
–
–
T1.4
Spherical
Super 35
114 mm
PL
–
4'1"
1.24 m
7.40 lbs
3.36 kg
7.60"
193.04 mm
–
33 mm
Screw-in Filter: M112 x 1.00
Net Holder
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–
–
T2.0
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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4'8"
1.42 m
5.80 lbs
2.60 kg
6.85"
174.00 mm
16
60 mm
Screw-in Filter: 92mm
Net Holder
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–
270°
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