Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.
Quick answer
The Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. is a standard to short telephoto zoom lens covering 55-135mm at f/3.5 for the Leica L mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- APS-C (83–203mm equiv.)
- 22 Leica L cameras
- Focal
- 55–135mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5–16
- Weight
- 500g
- Filter
- 60mm
What 55-135mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 83–203mm
- 12.2–29.4° 10.2–24.6° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 55mm (and 135mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorLeica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 55-135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 10 groups
Physical
- Filter thread
- 60 mm
- Weight
- 500 g
- Length
- 110 mm
- Diameter
- 68 mm
Specification source: leica-camera.com
What can you shoot with the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.?
At 55-135mm this is a standard to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. use?
It uses the Leica L mount, so it fits Leica L cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH.?
It zooms across 55-135mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a standard to short telephoto lens.
Is the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 55-135mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 83–203mm on full frame, with a 10.2–24.6° horizontal and 12.2–29.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55–135mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. fit?
Any Leica L-mount camera, including Leica SL (Typ 601), Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S, Leica SL3, and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and 17 more.
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