Leitz recently spent time testing their lenses and released the Cine Lens Test Tool on their website. Cinematographers and filmmakers will be able to compare up to four Leitz lenses at a time with footage shot during the tests. Let’s take a closer look. Established in 2007, Leitz is a sister company to Leica that manufactures premium cine lenses for film and television. They carry eight different lines of prime and zoom cine lenses, including the LEITZ PRIME, LEITZ ZOOM, HUGO, and others. The Leitz HUGO II lineup. Source: Leitz Leitz Cine Lens Test Tool – details The company tested seven different sets of Leitz lenses using a Sony VENICE. It was directed by Jay Holden with cinematography by Kaity Williams. The lens sets tested include LEITZ PRIME, LEITZ ZOOM, ELSIE, HUGO, SUMMICRON-C, SUMMILUX-C, and THALIA. Leitz categorizes their lenses into three distinct families: Performance: The lens’ primary design parameters include edge-to-edge consistency and overall quality. Character: Cine lenses with ‘extra personality.’ This includes a more centered and rounded frame. Legacy: These lenses utilize Leica’s photographic optics and cine-style housings. Each lens was filmed with the same testing methodology: Camera: Sony VENICE 2 Recording Format: Open Gate 3:2 8.6K LUT: Sony REC 709 White Balance: 3200 No color grading or sharpening Scene lit to T4, internal ND filters used, and occasional ISO adjustments Presentation: 1920 x 1080 The scene is essentially the same for each lens test: Two actors investigate a crime scene in a high-rise apartment at night, dusting...
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