LEICA R SUPER SPEED LENS SET x 6 MK IV GL OPTICS

Leica R Super Speed MKIV Rehoused GL Optics 19mm
Leica R Super Speed MKIV Rehoused GL Optics 28mm
Leica R Super Speed MKIV Rehoused GL Optics 35mm
Leica R Super Speed MKIV Rehoused GL Optics 50mm
Leica R Super Speed MKIV Rehoused GL Optics 80mm
Leica R Super Speed MKIV Rehoused GL Optics 135mm

Leica R lenses are a series of manual-focus, 35mm lenses designed for Leica’s R-series of single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras. They are known for their exceptional optical quality, durable all-metal construction, and a unique rendering style. Many of these lenses are highly sought after by both photographers and cinematographers for their “cinematic” look, which is often described as sharp but not clinical, with smooth bokeh and a pleasing warmth.

Key Features and Benefits
Exceptional Build Quality: The lenses feature durable, all-metal construction, ensuring longevity and a premium feel.

High Optical Performance: Many Leica R lenses, especially later APO- and ASPH-corrected models, are renowned for their sharpness and ability to control aberrations.

Cinematic “Look”: They are prized for their distinctive image rendering, which includes beautiful bokeh and a slightly lower contrast wide open, which can be desirable for cinematic applications.

Adaptability: The Leica R mount has a relatively long flange distance, which makes these lenses easily adaptable to a variety of modern mirrorless and digital cinema cameras.

Closer Focusing: Unlike their Leica M-mount counterparts, R-series SLR lenses can focus closer, which is a significant advantage for portraiture and close-up photography.