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Leitz / Spherical Prime

Leitz HUGO

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Leitz / Spherical Prime

Leitz Summilux-C

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Leitz HUGO and Leitz Summilux-C: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationLeitz HUGOLeitz Summilux-C
OverviewLeica M-derived optics in cine housings, with close-focus improvements and 95mm fronts. The range includes a T1.0 50-N and distinct T2.1 Series II lenses.T1.4 Super 35 primes with titanium PL mounts and a 33mm image circle. Most use 95mm fronts; the 135mm uses a 114mm front.
Lens typeSpherical PrimeSpherical Prime
Focal range18–135mm, with Series II and 50-N variants16mm-135mm
Max. apertureT1.5 core; T1.9 / T2.1 / T1.0 variantsT1.4
Coverage

Super 35 / Full Frame

Full Frame; 43.3mm image circle. Rear-element clearance requires the Leitz camera and adapter compatibility check.

Super 35

Leitz lists a 33mm image circle. Some focal lengths cover larger sensors at selected aspect ratios; that is not full-frame coverage across the entire set.

MountsLPL / LPL
Image circle43.3 mm33 mm
Use cases
  • Compact full-frame portrait work
  • Available-light scenes with the fast HUGO variants
  • Luxury commercials
  • Low-light close work
  • S35 projects needing speed and refinement
Tradeoffs to test
  • Rear-element clearance restricts camera and adapter compatibility.
  • Series I, Series II and 50-N have different apertures and physical dimensions.
  • Expensive and harder to source than common S35 sets
  • Still more controlled than true vintage families
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