Leitz Cine has introduced HEKTOR, a new family of six full-frame T2.1 primes for mirrorless cameras, designed and built in Wetzlar with swappable E, L, RF, and Z mounts, classic-leaning optical character, and cine-grade mechanics. Arriving in 18, 25, 35, 50, 73, and 100 mm, the HEKTOR lineup marks Leitz Cine’s first dedicated move into the mirrorless ecosystem. While positioned for hybrid bodies, the lenses follow the company’s premium build ethos and are assembled by the same team responsible for SUMMILUX-C and HUGO. What is new with Leitz HEKTOR primes? HEKTOR focuses on two pillars: image character and mechanical quality. Leitz says the look was curated from more than a century of cinema and photo glass, drawing inspiration from early Leica M designs and Petzval signatures to deliver pleasing flare behavior, field curvature, and spherical aberration, balanced by modern coatings that better control veiling glare and reduce chromatic aberration. Shot with Leitz HEKTOR. Image credit: Kevin Fickling, via Leitz Optical character with a historical nod A non-aspherical design evokes the rendering of lenses from the 1980s and 1990s. The lineup also tips its hat to Leica heritage in name and in the inclusion of a 73 mm focal length, referencing Max Berek’s original Hektor series from the 1930s and their silver finish. Shot with Leitz HEKTOR. Image credit: Leitz Mechanics and handling Each lens is fully manual with matched ring spacing for quick swaps. Focus rotation is 120°, iris rotation is 49°, and the nine-blade aperture maintains a round shape...
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