Leitz Cine HEKTOR 18mm T2.1 18mm
A classic Petzval-inspired optical design delivers colorful flares and subtle edge falloff at a fast T2.1 aperture, with interchangeable Sony E and Nikon Z mounts adding flexibility. The compact 840g build and consistent 120° focus rotation across the series streamline rig swaps and gimbal work. This lens suits narrative cinematographers seeking stylized, vintage character rather than clinical sharpness for full-frame productions.
Focal length 18mm
Aperture T22
Mount Sony E
Weight 840 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
18 Overall Score
Price CA$10,436
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average build (10th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 18 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | T22 |
| Min Aperture | T2.1 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.9 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 220 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leitz Cine HEKTOR 18mm T2.1 18mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 17-40mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | T22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 840 | 544 | 450 | 535 | 420 | 350 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD | Stepping Motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | SSM | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitz Cine HEKTOR 18mm T2.1 18mm | 12.8 | 24.1 | 9.6 | 81.1 | 20.9 | 21 | 33.3 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.7 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 89.3 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 67.3 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.8 | 96.3 | 70.4 | 74.5 | 97 | 93.7 | 75.6 | 37.8 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.2 | 77.8 | 34.1 | 88 | 66.9 | 92.3 | 93.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.3 | 82.5 | 66.8 | 78.3 | 77.7 | 81.4 | 37.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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