Leitz Cine has expanded its HUGO cine prime range to 14 focal lengths with the addition of the new 40mm T1.5.
There are now focal lengths ranging from 18 to 135mm.
Key features
- Leica LPL-Mount 40mm Cine Lens
- Full Frame 35mm Coverage
- T1.5 Aperture, 0.8 MOD Cine Gears
- Leica M Glass, Compact & Lightweight
- 19.7″ Minimum Focus Distance
- Same HUGO 95mm Front Diameter
- Same HUGO 92mm Filter Thread
- Lens Markings in Feet
The new 40mm T1.5 weighs 1.8 lb / 810g, and it has a 3.7″ / 95 mm front diameter.
The Leitz HUGO series is claimed to bring character and softness to modern digital sensors without the compromises found in older lenses. The glass in most HUGO lenses comes from Leica’s M rangefinder lenses and exhibits a similar gentle field curvature with a fall off toward the corners that brings the viewer toward the center of the image. While a 40mm does not exist in current Leica optics, it was created with support from Leica Camera’s designers to ensure on-brand performance.
The lenses in the HUGO series include the 66mm T2.1 and the 50mm T1.0. The 66mm uses the same design as the fabled Leica ELCAN “Spy Lens” from the 1960s/70s, one of the most rare lenses ever produced by Leica. The 50mm uses the glass of Leica’s 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M, an iconic lens in the Leica Camera pantheon of optics.
Pricing & Availability
The Leitz HUGO 40mm T1.5 lens is scheduled to be delivered in Q4 of 2025, with preorders open now.
