Zero Optik Leica R

Bursting onto the lens scene a few years ago, the ZERO OPTIK rehousing pioneered by Maestro Alexander Nelson is a top quality rehousing with astonishingly solid mechanics wrapped in a seriously compact housing. Lighter and smaller than TLS lenses, these are perfect when weight is a serious consideration, making them perfect for run and gun filmmaking handheld, on gimbals, drones or steadicam. Not only did alex change the game in regards to size and weight many of these lenses have incredible close focus ability.

Lensworks carries a complete set of 1980s Leica R lenses from Zero. These lenses were hand picked for the best optical qualities with matched serial numbers and condition to make a fluid matched set of lenses. The creative possibilities are endless with these lenses and we think they are a top notch offering!

19mm T3 Elmarit R V2 12” 1.5lb 95mm

24mm T3 Elmarit R V2 12” 1.3lb 95mm

35mm T1.4 Summilux R 1’8” 2lb 95mm

50mm T1.6 Summilux R 12” 1.75lb 95mm

60mm T2.8 Elmarit R macro 10” 1.75lb 95mm

80mm T1.4 Summilux R 1’7” 2lb 95mm

100mm T2.9 Elmarit R macro 2.25lb 95mm

135mm T2.9 Elmarit R 2’11” 2.25lb 95mm

Additonal available lenses:

Leica 280mm T2.9 Telephoto Duclos Mod / Pl mount


Footage Examples

Ozark“Season 3”

Shot on Sony Venice

DP: Armando Salas & Ben Kutchins

Google Pixel “What Is Love”

Shot on Arri Alexa Mini LF

DP: Christophe Collette