Leica R

Leica R lenses, designed for Leica's SLR cameras, are renowned for their exceptional build quality, optical precision, and distinctive image rendering. These lenses represent the pinnacle of German engineering, combining Leica's legendary attention to detail with innovative optical designs.

Leica R lenses typically feature a robust all-metal construction with a sleek black finish, finely crafted focus and aperture rings, and Leica's iconic red dot. Their ergonomic design and smooth mechanical operation exude luxury and precision craftsmanship.

Today, Leica R lenses are highly prized by photographers and cinematographers alike for their unparalleled image quality, beautiful color rendition, and unique "Leica look." They are known for producing images with excellent contrast, sharpness, and a three-dimensional quality that sets them apart from other lenses.

Leica produced R lenses from the 1960s until the early 2000s. The lineup covers a wide range of focal lengths and includes some legendary optics. Notable examples include the 50mm Summicron-R f/2, known for its exceptional sharpness, and the 80mm Summilux-R f/1.4, praised for its beautiful bokeh and low-light performance.

In summary, Leica R lenses continue to be highly sought after in the digital era for their outstanding optical performance and the distinctive aesthetic they bring to images. With an RP Lens cine modification upgrade, these lenses can be transformed into professional cinema optics, offering filmmakers a way to leverage Leica's legendary quality in modern digital productions. The smooth focus throw, de-clicked aperture, and standardized housing provided by the Sensor-Lens modification make these already exceptional lenses even more suitable for cinematic use.

Leica R Lenses Available

  • 15mm Super Elmarit f2.8 Asph

  • 15mm Super Elmarit f3.5

  • 16mm Leitz Wetzler Fisheye f2.8

  • 19mm Elmarit f2.8 V I

  • 19mm Elmarit f2.8 V II

  • 24mm Elmarit f2.8

  • 28mm Elmarit f2.8 V I

  • 28mm PC f2.8

  • 28mm Leitz f2.8 V II

  • 35mm Summilux f1.4

  • 35mm Summicron f2.0

  • 35mm Leitz f2.8

  • 50mm Summilux f1.4 V I

  • 50mm Summilux f1.4 V II

  • 50mm Summicron f2.0 V I & V II

  • 60mm Macro Elmarit f2.8

  • 80mm Summilux f1.4

  • 90mm Summicron f2.0 V I & V II APO

  • 90mm Elamarit f2.8

  • 100mm Macro Elmarit f2.8

  • 100mm Leitz Macro f4.0

  • 135mm Elmarit f2.8

  • 180mm Elmarit f2.8

Elevate your cinematography with the timeless quality of Leica R lenses – contact Sensor-Lens today through our contact page to discuss how our expert modifications can tailor these exceptional optics to your specific filmmaking needs.