Leitz Thalia

The Leitz Thalia lenses offer a large image circle that covers sensors up to the ARRI ALEXA 65, but can be used to create equally stunning images on VistaVision and Super 35 sensors and film stocks as well.

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Leitz Thalia

The Leitz Thalia prime lenses offer a consistently cinematic look and feel throughout the range of 9 lenses from 24mm to 180mm with an image circle of 60mm. The lenses are incredibly lightweight and compact with a matched front diameter of 95mm and are available in PL mount with /i Technology metadata contacts. The unique always-round iris design creates a bokeh that is smooth, distinct and full of character. And although these are not vintage lenses, the Leitz Thalias offer many of the characteristics that have led cinematographers to pair older lenses with digital sensors. They are smooth, forgiving, and clear without being overly sharp.

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Specifications

Focal Length

24mm

30mm

35mm

45mm

55mm

70mm

100mm

120mm

180mm

Image Circle

60mm (ARRI ALEXA 65)

Aperture

3.6

2.9

2.6

2.9

2.8

2.6

2.2

2.6

3.6

Length (in)

4.9″

5.2″

6.1″

4.9″

6.9″

6.1″

Length (mm)

124.5

131.5

156

124.5

175

156

Close Focus (ft)

7’8”

1’8”

1’10”

2’

11’7″

1’8”

2’4”

22’5”

5’

Close Focus (m)

0.2

0.5

0.55

0.6

0.3

0.5

0.7

0.57

1.5

Weight (lb)

3lb 2oz

3lb 4.6oz

3lb 1.6oz

3lb 3.6oz

3lb 9.8oz

2lb 5.2oz

2lb 8.8oz

3lb 10oz

3lb 9.2oz

Weight (kg)

1,42

1.50

1.40

1.46

1,64

1.06

1.16

1,66

1.62

Lens Mount

PL – Stainless Steel

Front Diameter

95mm

Front Filter

Yes, 92mm screw-in

Rear Filter

Yes, via net holder

Matched Focus/Iris Ring Locations

Yes (all focal lengths)

Focus Rotation

270°

Iris Blades

Iris Shape

Circular through all stops

Image Circle

Dimensionality

Images captured with the Leitz Thalia lenses can appear to have an added depth and dimensionality, especially on larger sensors, due to a gradual focus fall off curve. Rather than even, flat layers of focus across the frame, the Thalia lenses have a slight curve that can make an image “pop” because it is simultaneously more consistent with human vision and yet different from most images created with modern lenses.

Analog Look

Although the Leitz Thalia lenses are new lenses, they do offer many of the image characteristics that have driven cinematographers to pair older lenses with digital sensors. They are clear without being overly sharp and focus is smooth and forgiving without looking soft. Skin tones are natural and smooth with accurate color rendition.