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Leitz Cine HUGO 40 mm T1.5

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Product number: hugo40

Product information "Leitz Cine HUGO 40 mm T1.5"

The Leitz Cine HUGO 40 mm T1.5 is the long-awaited expansion to the HUGO series, delivering the most requested focal length in professional cinematography. Designed in close collaboration with Leica Camera engineers, this prime lens captures the emotional, organic character of Leica glass while being optimized for demanding film productions.

Filling the gap between 35 mm and 50 mm, the 40 mm prime offers a unique balance of intimacy and perspective, making it one of the most versatile focal lengths for narrative and commercial filmmaking. Its rendering is unmistakably cinematic: soft fall-off, creamy bokeh, rich color transitions, and sharpness in the center without appearing overly clinical. The result is a natural, tactile image that resonates with audiences and enhances storytelling.

Compact, lightweight, and mechanically precise, the HUGO 40 mm is ideal for handheld work, gimbals, drones, and compact rigs, while still maintaining full professional cinema functionality. With a fast T1.5 aperture, consistent housing design across the HUGO line, and multiple mount options, it is a reliable and creative tool for filmmakers who demand exceptional optical performance with Leica’s legendary signature.

Features – Leitz Cine HUGO 40 mm T1.5

  • Cinematic 40 mm focal length, perfect balance between 35 mm and 50 mm

  • Maximum aperture of T1.5 for exceptional low-light performance and shallow depth of field

  • Signature Leica rendering with soft fall-off, creamy bokeh, and rich colors

  • Co-developed with Leica Camera engineers for unique optical character

  • Compact and lightweight design, optimized for handheld and gimbal use

  • Standardized housing with matched focus and iris positions across the HUGO series

  • 0.8 MOD cine gearing for seamless integration into professional rigs

Technical Specifications

  • Focal length: 40 mm

  • Maximum aperture: T1.5

  • Image circle: 43.3 mm (full-frame / VistaVision coverage)

  • Minimum focus: approx. 0.36 m (14 in)

  • Iris: 11 rounded blades

  • Focus rotation: 270°

  • Iris rotation: approx. 70.5°

  • Mount options: LPL, L, M

Dimensions & Weight

  • Length: 68 mm

  • Front diameter: 95 mm

  • Filter thread: 92 mm screw-in

  • Weight: approx. 810–870 g