The Leitz Prime 50mm is a modern full-frame lens developed in 2019 by Leica Camera (Wetzlar) for professional cinema use.
1. Overview
The Leitz Prime 50mm is a modern full-frame lens developed in 2019 by Leica Camera (Wetzlar) for professional filmmaking. The series is positioned between classic vintage glass and highly corrected Zeiss/Cooke optics—with a deliberately understated sterility.
2. Characteristics
Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:
- Types: Spherical Spot, Caustic, Rainbow, Starburst
- Colors: Blue
- Intensity: Average
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3. Creative Use
The 50mm T1.8 is suitable for dialogue scenes and portraits where a clean but not clinical image is desired. The slight barrel distortion and blue spherical spot flares lend the image a subtle signature at wide apertures without imitating the character of true vintage glass. Rainbow and starburst flares appear at closed apertures—controllable, not dominant. The lens is primarily found in well-equipped European rental houses and is frequently booked for high-end commercial and streaming productions seeking a modern look with discernible optical personality.
4. Specs Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Leitz |
| Type | Prime FF |
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | Germany |
| Era | Modern |
| Focal Length (Reference Datasheet) | 50.0mm |
| T-Stop Range | T1.8 – T22.0 |
| Squeeze | 1.0× |
| Weight | 2.7 kg / 6.0 lb |
| Close Focus | 0.47 m / 1' 7" |
| Distortion | Barrel |
5. Status Tracker
- [x] Datasheet extracted (DOM-direct, 2026-04-20)
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