Leitz Cine HEKTOR 73mm T2.1 73mm
The T2.1 aperture and full-frame coverage deliver a distinct, gentle Petzval effect with colorful flares and subtle focus falloff for a classic cinematic look. Its lightweight 720g design and interchangeable Sony E and Nikon Z mounts offer practical flexibility across camera systems. This lens is best for narrative filmmakers and music video directors seeking stylized, character-driven imagery rather than clinical sharpness.
Focal length 73mm
Aperture 22
Mount Sony E, Nikon Z
Weight 720 g
lens type prime
24 Overall Score
Price CA$10,077
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average aperture (26th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average build (32th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 73 |
| Focal Length Max | 73 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.1 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 750 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leitz Cine HEKTOR 73mm T2.1 73mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 73mm | 16-300mm | 28-200mm | 70-200mm | 18-140mm | 17-70mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | 2.8 | f/3.5 | 16 |
| Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Sony E | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 720 | 615 | 413 | 1045 | 100 | 544 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | Autofocus | XD Linear Motors | Silent Wave Motor | RXD |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | macro | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitz Cine HEKTOR 73mm T2.1 73mm | 55 | 29.8 | 31.9 | 42.3 | 15 | 25.6 | 34 | 35.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 86.6 | 57.6 | 86.5 | 98.9 | 79.9 | 99.6 | 99 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55 | 80.9 | 73.5 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 74.6 | 95.7 | 99.4 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 95.8 | 13.4 | 24.2 | 95.9 | 91.4 | 79.4 | 80.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55 | 78.2 | 95.4 | 27.4 | 81.7 | 79.9 | 96.4 | 92.3 |
| Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 55 | 47.6 | 63.7 | 84.3 | 89.8 | 52.6 | 89.8 | 80.7 |
Price
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