The Leica 16mm T1.4 lens, part of the esteemed Summilux-C series crafted by C.W. Sonderoptic, is engineered for peak performance even when wide open. These cinema lenses sport a generous 33mm image circle, sufficiently covering Super 35 format without experiencing corner vignette or degradation. Each lens boasts a robust titanium PL mount and employs a cam-operated focus mechanism with distance markers in feet. With a uniform T1.4 aperture throughout the series, exposure consistency is ensured when transitioning between lenses. Additionally, each lens is designed with industry-standard geared rings for focus and iris, strategically placed to facilitate quick lens swaps without the need for recalibrating lens control setups.

The Leitz Cine 16mm T1.4 Summilux-C Lens is a high-performance cinema lens designed for professional filmmaking. It offers exceptional optical quality, a fast T1.4 aperture for low-light performance, and a robust build for reliable use on set.

Provides excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field for creative control.

Fast T1.4 Aperture

Ideal for wide-angle shots in cinematic productions.

16mm Focal Length

Summilux-C lenses maintain consistent color and contrast across different focal lengths, ensuring seamless transitions in multi-lens settings. This uniformity permits the gradual assembly of a custom lens kit without the need to rigorously match new additions to your current lineup.

Harmonious Color and Contrast

Summilux-C lenses utilize cam focus mechanisms surpassing traditional helicoid systems in longevity, maintaining precision and minimizing play over extended use and time.

Enhanced Longevity with Cam Focus

The integration of cam focus mechanisms with meticulous optical engineering results in negligible focus breathing, contributing to the cinematic quality of the footage.

Insignificant Focus Breathing

Telecentric engineering in Summilux-C lenses ensures consistent illumination across the sensor, preventing vignetting and preserving image integrity, especially crucial when using digital sensors.

Uniform Brightness with Telecentric Design

Through modern optical design, precise manufacturing, and stringent quality control, Summilux-C lenses deliver low distortion, high resolution, and exquisite color fidelity combined with a pleasing Bokeh.

Superlative Image Fidelity

The extensive 300° rotation of the focus ring ensures exact focus marking and control. Uniform focusing scales from 6' to infinity enable dependable precision across the lens series. The iris, featuring a 110° rotation range, allows for finely-tuned exposure adjustments, whether manual or motor-driven.

Precise Focus and Iris Control

Uniform lens diameters and consistent placement of focus and iris rings across the Summilux-C series streamline the process of changing lenses, reducing the need to re-adjust matte boxes and lens accessories.

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Leitz Cine 16mm T1.4 Summilux-C Lens