Leitz Expands Popular Cine Set with New 40 mm HUGO

Leitz Cine is adding a 40 mm T1.5 lens to its increasingly popular Leitz HUGO series of prime lenses for cinematography.

The new 40 mm focal length brings the  Leitz HUGO set to a total of 14 lenses ranging from 18 mm to 135 mm.

The Leitz HUGO series has forged a bit of a reputation for bringing character and softness to modern digital sensors without the compromises required with older glass. The glass in most HUGO lenses comes from Leica’s M rangefinder lenses and exhibits a similar gentle field curvature with a fall off toward the corners that brings the viewer toward the center of the image. And while a 40mm does not exist in current Leica optics, the company says it was created with support from Leica Camera’s designers to ensure on-brand performance. 

“The 40mm is a classic focal length in cinematography,” said Rainer Hercher, Managing Director of Leitz Cine. “As soon as we released the HUGOs it was the most requested focal length to add, and we are happy to fulfill this need in the market for more Leitz glass.”

Pricing and Availability

The Leitz HUGO 40mm lens is scheduled to be delivered in Q4 of 2025 with preorders open now. Head to Leitz.com for a dealer list. Pricing is expected to be in line with the rest of the HUGO series, which typically retails around $15,000.