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Leitz THALIA 65 and Leitz HUGO: specifications and editorial notes
Specification	Leitz THALIA 65	Leitz HUGO
Overview	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.	Leica 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.
Lens type	Spherical Prime	Spherical Prime
Focal range	20–180mm	18–135mm, with Series II and 50-N variants
Max. aperture	T2.2–T3.6, by focal length	T1.5 core; T1.9 / T2.1 / T1.0 variants
Coverage	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.	Super 35 / Full Frame Full Frame; 43.3mm image circle. Rear-element clearance requires the Leitz camera and adapter compatibility check.
Mounts	PL / LPL	LPL / L
Image circle	60 mm	43.3 mm
Use cases	Large-format portraiture Narrative packages that need matching macro inserts	Compact full-frame portrait work Available-light scenes with the fast HUGO variants
Tradeoffs to test	Maximum aperture varies from T2.2 to T3.6. Edge rendering changes with the sensor area used.	Rear-element clearance restricts camera and adapter compatibility. Series I, Series II and 50-N have different apertures and physical dimensions.
Sources	Leitz (opens in a new tab)	Leitz (opens in a new tab)
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Leitz THALIA 65

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