The Leitz HEKTOR lenses are a series of six full frame prime lenses that support multiple formats through user-interchangeable mirrorless mounts (E, L, RF, Z). The focal lengths are 18, 25, 35, 50, 73 and 100mm, all at T2.1. Each lens is fully manual with matched focus and iris ring spacing for quick lens changes. The 120° focus rotation makes them easy to work with by hand as well.
The lenses are compact and lightweight with an 80mm diameter (all) and a 77mm screw-in filter thread (except the 18mm). The 9-blade iris remains circular through all stops to create a consistency in the out-of-focus areas.
The lens mounts are passive and do not pass metadata or lens information to the camera. Due to the design of the lenses, they will not be available in PL, LPL or Leica M mount.
Designed and Manufactured in Germany
While the look of the HEKTOR lenses is unlike anything we’ve ever created before, the way we make them is the same as all our other premium cine lenses. We decided early on to build the lenses to the same standard as our most expensive lenses, with a level of precision and attention to detail beyond anything else in the mirrorless lens market. To achieve this the lenses were 100% designed in house and are manufactured and assembled at our factory in Wetzlar, Germany.
Premium cine lenses are often seen as an investment because of their build quality and enduring character. We approached the HEKTOR lenses from a similar perspective. These lenses have an inherently beautiful look, a build quality to stand the rigors of production, and serviceability to make them relatively easy to maintain, all with the support of a company that stands for quality. Much like an old Leica camera or a classic cine lens, the Leitz HEKTOR lenses are an investment that can be maintained and used for many years to come.
