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Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4

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The APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 is the longest lens available for the Leica M system. It can be tricky to focus, but Live View makes it easier to use.Read more
The Leica M 135mm f3.4 creates some beautiful background separation and sharp subjects on the M-mount system.Read more
The Leica Apo Telyt 135mm 3.4 is a well regarded tele lens, but it is also a bit old now, does it still hold it's own against...Read more
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Pros

  • build quality is excellent
  • metal design is beautiful
  • simpler

Cons

  • Leica s 90mm f2 lens is actually heavier
  • The metal design does feel like it can take a beating
  • There s no over-saturation here
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Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 - Pros & Cons

Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4

Pros

  • build quality is excellent
  • metal design is beautiful
  • simpler
  • sharper lenses for less money in other camera systems
  • The all-metal build feels great and adds durability
  • The lens overall is a joy to use
  • Build Quality This Leica lens feels lovely
  • colors are pretty well protected
  • It turns easily with a nice click for making changes by feel
  • beautifully made and delivers some great color and contrast
  • the lens is easy enough to use

Cons

  • Leica s 90mm f2 lens is actually heavier
  • The metal design does feel like it can take a beating
  • There s no over-saturation here
  • The longer focal length tends to need a higher ISO
  • with edges that are a little softer
  • a film M or a digital body without live view
  • the most difficult to get in focus at the widest aperture
  • Ghosting with the sun inside the frame isn t a problem
  • stray light will also significantly reduce the contrast
  • really bad - low contrast & bad colors
  • bokeh is a bit harsh and nervous

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Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 - Full Specifications

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Lens mountLeica M
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Aperture
Aperture max3.4
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
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Dimensions
Weight15.87 oz
Diameter2.3 in
Length4.12 in
Filter size1.93 in
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Image properties
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Full-frame
Focal length< 136
Maximum magnification9.0 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Autofocusno
Closest focusing distance1.5
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes

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Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 Leica - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 Review
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Published: 19.09.2013
Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 Review
4.0

The APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 is the longest lens available for the Leica M system. It can be tricky to focus, but Live View makes it easier to use.

By Jim Fisher
11 minute read
Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 Beautifully Made Luxury Telephoto: Leica M 135mm F3.4 Review
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The Phoblographer
Published: 15.12.2021
Beautifully Made Luxury Telephoto: Leica M 135mm F3.4 Review

The Leica M 135mm f3.4 creates some beautiful background separation and sharp subjects on the M-mount system.

By Hillary Grigonis
11 minute read
Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 Review: Leica Apo-Telyt-M 135mm 3.4 - phillipreeve.net
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Published: 21.03.2018
Review: Leica Apo-Telyt-M 135mm 3.4 - phillipreeve.net

The Leica Apo Telyt 135mm 3.4 is a well regarded tele lens, but it is also a bit old now, does it still hold it's own against...

By BastianK
19 minute read

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