Leica Summicron-C lenses are not just optical instruments; they’re tools for storytelling, crafted with the same precision and dedication to excellence that has made Leica a legend in the world of photography. These cine lenses, specifically designed for digital cinematography, boast a unique blend of sharpness, character, and cinematic magic, captivating audiences and earning accolades along the way.
Technical Prowess with a Soul:
Unmatched Sharpness: Summicron-C lenses deliver exceptional clarity and resolution, ensuring every detail on screen is crisp and defined. Even the wider focal lengths exhibit minimal distortion, offering filmmakers incredible creative freedom.
Fast Apertures: With a constant aperture of t2.0 across the entire line, these lenses excel in low-light situations,allowing for beautiful bokeh and natural-looking skin tones.
Cinematic Look: More than just sharp, Summicron-C lenses produce a smooth, organic image with subtle roll-off in the highlights and falloff in the corners, adding a pleasing softness and depth to the picture.
Compact and Versatile: Their relatively lightweight and compact design makes them perfect for handheld work,gimbal rigs, and smaller productions. Plus, the consistent 95mm diameter allows for quick lens swaps, keeping the momentum flowing on set.
Award-Winning Performances

Birdman (2014)
Emmanuel Lubezki's virtuoso camerawork in this single-take masterpiece was captured with the help of Summicron-C lenses, earning both him and the film Academy Awards for Best Cinematography.

Ozark (2017)
The gritty realism of this critically acclaimed TV series was brought to life through the Summicron-C lenses, their sharp focus and subtle character perfectly complementing the show's dark atmosphere.

Shoplifters (2018)
Kore-Eda Hirokazu's Palme d'Or-winning film relied on Summicron-C lenses to capture the intimate moments and subtle emotions of its characters with delicate beauty.