Product information "Leitz HUGO Cine Prime Lenses"
The Leitz HUGO lenses bring the legendary optical character of Leica M photography glass into the world of modern, professional cinematography. Based on the popularity of the Leitz M 0.8 series, HUGO primes carry forward a century-old tradition of storytelling optics — known for their rich colors, artful flares, and a rounded image field that translates emotion into every frame.
New Leitz HUGO II 90mm T2.1 Lens
Leica M lenses have long been the tool of choice for street photographers, war correspondents, and visual storytellers who value speed, subtlety, and soul.
With the HUGO series, Leitz distills that spirit into a cine-ready lens set that meets the highest demands of today's productions.
Leitz Hugo meets Sony Venice | Image credit: Leitz
Even wide open at T1.5, HUGO lenses deliver sharp images — yet remain gentle in contrast and falloff.
The lenses exhibit a natural, organic rendering, with strong field curvature in full frame use that allows subjects to visually separate from their surroundings.
The resulting bokeh transforms backgrounds into painterly backdrops, enhancing the emotional depth of a scene.
Two Series. One Signature Look.
The complete HUGO lineup now includes 13 full frame lenses ranging from 18mm to 135mm, all featuring Leica M optics in a new housing designed for cinema use.
HUGO Series I – T1.5
Compact, fast, and built for performance, the original HUGO lenses offer exceptional speed and character with T1.5 apertures across nine focal lengths — from ultra-wide to telephoto.
HUGO Series II – T2.1
Newly introduced, the HUGO II lenses (66mm, 75mm, 90mm) provide slightly slower T2.1 apertures but offer smaller size, lighter weight, and a slightly different rendering while maintaining the same visual language.
The 66mm T2.1, for example, is based on a Cold War–era “spy lens” design, while the 75mm and 90mm T2.1 draw on the iconic Summicron-M look.
Special Edition
The 50mm T1.0 completes the range with a unique character, offering even more creative control over depth and exposure.
At a Glance – Full Lineup
HUGO Series I (T1.5):
18 mm, 21 mm, 25 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm, 65 mm, 75 mm, 90 mm, 135 mm
HUGO Series II (T2.1):
66 mm, 75 mm, 90 mm
Special Edition:
50 mm T1
Durability, Serviceability, and Future-Proofing
Leitz Hugo meets Sony Venice | Image credit: Leitz
As with all Leitz cine lenses, the HUGO series is designed for long-term professional use:
Readily available parts
Factory-trained lens technicians
Long-term service support
Existing Leitz M 0.8 lenses are eligible for conversion to HUGO housings
Built for Cinematography
New Leitz HUGO II 66mm T2.1 Lens
The HUGO lenses are not adapted still lenses — they are fully re-engineered for professional production environments:
Production-Ready Design: Traditional cine-style housing, 270° focus rotation, matching gear positions for fast lens changes
Mount Flexibility: Standard LPL mount, easily swappable to Leica M or Leica L mount
Improved Mechanics: Greatly increased close focus performance
Consistent Build: Compact and featherweight housings starting at 1.78 lbs / 0.81 kg, lengths between 2.7–4.8” (68–121 mm), all with 95mm front diameters
Who is Hugo?
The name “HUGO” pays homage to Hugo Wehrenfennig, a legendary engineer at Leica who helped develop the original Leica M bayonet mount — still used today. With a 27.8 mm flange depth, the Leica M mount made it possible to design small, fast, high-performance lenses for those who needed to move lightly and shoot quickly. That same design philosophy lives on in the Leitz HUGO cine lenses.
Summary
The Leitz HUGO lens series is the perfect intersection of Leica heritage and Leitz cine innovation — designed for cinematographers who value optical character, compactness, and mechanical excellence. Whether you're shooting handheld, on gimbals, or full-scale productions, HUGO lenses give you legendary Leica rendering in a robust, modern package.
