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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average build (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 73 |
| Focal Length Max | 73 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| 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 | Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 VC RXD | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 73mm | 16-300mm | 28-200mm | 17-70mm | 70-200mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 720 | 615 | 413 | 544 | 1045 | 297 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | Autofocus | RXD | XD Linear Motors | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | macro | zoom | telephoto | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitz Cine HEKTOR 73mm T2.1 73mm | 54.7 | 27.9 | 32 | 42.2 | 15.1 | 24.2 | 34 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.7 | 84.3 | 57.9 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 77 | 99.6 | 99.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.7 | 77.9 | 73.9 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.7 | 99.4 |
| Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 VC RXD Compare | 54.7 | 86.2 | 64 | 84.3 | 89.9 | 83.8 | 89.8 | 80.5 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 90.8 | 33.5 | 33.1 | 87.1 | 83.8 | 79.4 | 80.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.1 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From $7,390
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Usage Scores
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