Leitz Cine has announced the addition of a 40mm T1.5 lens to their popular Leitz HUGO series of prime lenses for cinematography. The new focal length brings the set to 14 total lenses ranging from 18mm to 135mm. The Leitz HUGO has gained a reputation with Cinematographers for a look that brings character and softness to modern digital sensors without the compromises found in older lenses. The glass in most HUGO lenses comes from Leica’s M rangefinder lenses and exhibits a similar gentle field curvature with a fall off toward the corners that brings the viewer toward the center of the image. While a 40mm does not exist in current Leica optics, it was created with support from Leica Camera’s designers to ensure on-brand performance. 

Other noteworthy lenses in the HUGO series include the 66mm T2.1 and the 50mm T1.0. The 66mm uses the same design as the fabled Leica ELCAN “Spy Lens” from the 1960s/70s, one of the rarest lenses ever produced by Leica. The 50mm uses the glass of Leica’s 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M, an iconic lens in the Leica Camera pantheon of optics.  The Leitz HUGO 40mm lens is scheduled to be delivered in Q4 of 2025 with preorders open now. For more details on all Leitz Cine lenses please visit: https://www.leitz-cine.com/