LEITZ has announced its new HUGO prime lenses. The Leitz HUGO lenses were designed to be small, fast, lightweight, and to have very close focusing abilities. They maintain the full personality of the Leica M lens glass.
The initial set of 7 full frame lenses ranges from 21mm to 90mm, and all of the lenses feature a T1.5 aperture. 18mm and 135mm focal lengths will also be available at a later date. In addition, LEITZ will also make a 50mm T1.0 available.
The Leitz HUGO lenses take their name from esteemed engineer Hugo Wehrenfennig whose work for Leica Camera (then Ernst Leitz GmbH, Wetzlar) included creating the classic Leica M bayonet mount still in use today as well as many of the early M series lenses.
The Leitz HUGO lenses are a more literal implementation that builds off the popularity of the Leitz M 0.8 series by using the same iconic Leica M optics. LEITZ has gone a step further by elevating the housing design and build quality to match existing Leitz cinematography lenses.
The lenses will have an LPL mount as well as the traditional cine orientation of focus and iris scales, expanded focus scales with a 270° rotation, and greatly increased close focus ability. They remain incredibly compact and lightweight starting at 1.78 lbs / 810g, and between 2.7 – 4.4” (68 – 112 mm) in length.
Like other Leitz cine lenses, the HUGO series will have readily available parts, replacement elements, and lens technician training will ensure reliable and consistent use for many years. Existing M 0.8 lenses will be eligible for a conversion to HUGO lenses in the future. Pricing and availability are to be determined.
Price & Availability
The initial 7-lens set is priced at €107,300 and the 50mm T1.0 will be €18,900.
Here are the individual prices:
- Leitz Cine HUGO-N 50mm T1.0 LPL Mount Lens (Feet) $20,800 USD
- Leitz Cine HUGO 21mm T1.5 LPL Mount Lens (Feet) $15,300 USD
- Leitz Cine HUGO 24mm T1.5 LPL Mount Lens (Feet) $15,300 USD
- Leitz Cine HUGO 28mm T1.5 LPL Mount Lens (Feet) $15,300 USD
- Leitz Cine HUGO 35mm T1.5 LPL Mount Lens (Feet) $15,300 USD
- Leitz Cine HUGO 50mm T1.5 LPL Mount Lens (Feet) $15,300 USD
- Leitz Cine HUGO 75mm T1.5 LPL Mount Lens (Feet) $20,800 USD
- Leitz Cine HUGO 90mm T1.5 LPL Mount Lens (Feet) $20,800 USD
