The Leitz Zoom 55–125mm is a modern full-frame zoom lens developed in 2018 by Leitz Cine (Wetzlar) for the professional cinema market.
1. Overview
The Leitz Zoom 55-125mm is a modern full-frame zoom lens, developed in 2018 by Leitz Cine (Wetzlar) for the professional film market. With a T2.8 aperture and spherical imaging characteristics, it belongs to the series of highly corrected cine zooms that Leitz positions as a complement to its Thalia and M 0.8 prime lenses.
2. Characteristics
Flare characteristics according to the CINEFLARES datasheet:
- Types: Spherical Spot, Starburst
- Colors: Blue
- Intensity: Average
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3. Creative Use
The 55-125mm covers the classic telephoto range and is suitable for dialogue scenes, long-distance chase sequences, or compressed city perspectives. As a modern, highly corrected zoom, it delivers sharp, high-contrast images with minimal optical peculiarities—the look is clean, rectilinear, without pronounced corner softness. Blue spot flares and starburst effects appear with backlight but remain at an average intensity. The lens is primarily found in larger rental houses as a complement to Leitz prime sets, typically for episodic TV or commercial productions that require optical consistency within a Leitz lens chain. Indie productions are less likely to use it—its weight of 4.4 kg and rental price are primarily justified where changing focal lengths on set costs time.
4. Specs Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Leitz |
| Type | Zoom FF |
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | Germany |
| Era | Modern |
| Focal Length (Reference Datasheet) | 75.0mm |
| T-Stop Range | T2.8 – T22.0 |
| Squeeze | 1.0× |
| Weight | 4.4 kg / 9.7 lb |
| Close Focus | 1.05 m / 3'5" |
| Distortion | Rectilinear |
News
In current discussions within the cinematography community, the Leitz Zoom 55-125mm is mentioned as one of several professional options for extreme zoom applications. It is in direct competition with lenses such as the Fujinon 80-250mm and the ARRI Signature 65-300mm, confirming its positioning in the high-end segment.
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