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Leitz / Spherical Prime

Leitz Summilux-C

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Leitz / Spherical Prime

Leitz THALIA 65

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Leitz Summilux-C and Leitz THALIA 65: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationLeitz Summilux-CLeitz THALIA 65
OverviewT1.4 Super 35 primes with titanium PL mounts and a 33mm image circle. Most use 95mm fronts; the 135mm uses a 114mm front.Medium-format-derived primes with a 60mm image circle. Leitz describes gradual edge falloff, while the 24mm, 55mm and 120mm add 1:2 macro capability.
Lens typeSpherical PrimeSpherical Prime
Focal range16mm-135mm20–180mm
Max. apertureT1.4T2.2–T3.6, by focal length
Coverage

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.

Super 35 / Full Frame / VistaVision / 65mm

Leitz lists a 60mm image circle and coverage up to ALEXA 65 or 65mm film, including VistaVision. Confirm coverage and edge rendering for the intended sensor mode.

MountsPLPL / LPL
Image circle33 mm60 mm
Use cases
  • Luxury commercials
  • Low-light close work
  • S35 projects needing speed and refinement
  • Large-format portraiture
  • Narrative packages that need matching macro inserts
Tradeoffs to test
  • Expensive and harder to source than common S35 sets
  • Still more controlled than true vintage families
  • Maximum aperture varies from T2.2 to T3.6.
  • Edge rendering changes with the sensor area used.
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