Leitz Cine HEKTOR 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
19 Overall Score
Price CA$10,436
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average build (7th percentile)
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
What owners think
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 HEKTOR 18mm T2.1 18mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Sony G SELP1020G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18mm | 16-300mm | 28-200mm | 17-70mm | 50mm | 10-20mm |
| Max Aperture | T22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Panasonic Sigma L | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 840 | 615 | 413 | 544 | 297 | 178 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | Autofocus | RXD | STM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | macro | zoom | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitz Cine HEKTOR HEKTOR 18mm T2.1 18mm | 15.2 | 27.7 | 6.6 | 79 | 15.1 | 24 | 34.1 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.6 | 84 | 57.8 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 76.7 | 99.6 | 99.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.6 | 77.6 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.1 | 95.6 | 99.4 |
| Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 54.6 | 85.9 | 64 | 84.3 | 89.9 | 83.7 | 89.8 | 80.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.4 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34.1 | 80.5 |
| Sony G SELP1020G Compare | 98 | 69.5 | 93.4 | 42.7 | 79 | 71.1 | 72.9 | 80.5 |
Price
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