Leitz Cine HEKTOR 25mm T2.1 25mm
The full-frame coverage and T2.1 aperture deliver a distinctive vintage look through a gentle Petzval effect that creates colorful indirect flares and subtle edge falloff. Its lightweight 770g build includes interchangeable Sony E and Canon RF mounts, with a long 120° focus rotation for precise manual control. This lens is best for narrative cinematographers seeking expressive, character-driven imagery rather than clinical sharpness.
Focal length 25mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Sony E
Weight 770 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
27 Overall Score
Price CA$10,125
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 |
| Focal Length Max | 25 |
| Coating | Indirect flares |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 305 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leitz Cine HEKTOR 25mm T2.1 25mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 25mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 16-50mm | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 770 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 107 | 298 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Dual phase linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitz Cine HEKTOR 25mm T2.1 25mm | 13.3 | 23 | 25.4 | 68.9 | 44.6 | 20.2 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.1 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 68 | 36.8 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 83.9 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$10,125
