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Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5

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Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5

Focal length
55–135 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–4.5
Weight
500 g
Filter diameter
60 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm
Length
110 mm
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At a Glance

This telephoto zoom for APS-C on L-Mount covers 55-135 mm, equivalent to 83-203 mm on full frame. Its aperture runs from f/3.5 to 4.5, and at 500 g it is compact. The filter thread does not rotate. It offers reach for sports, wildlife, landscape and travel, but on full-frame cameras it works only in crop mode.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
55 mm
Max. focal length
135 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4.5
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
12
Groups
10
Weight
500 g (1.1 lb)
Filter diameter
60 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:17.2 at 55 mm · 1:8 at 135 mm
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)
Diameter
68 mm (2.68 in)
Released
January 2015

Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com, leica-camera.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 fit?

The Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 83-203 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensLeica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5Samyang / Rokinon AF 60-180mm F2.8 FEPanasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/4 O.I.S.Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 F2.8 ASPH
Focal length55-135 mm60-180 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-4.5f/2.8f/4f/2.8
Weight500 g728 g985 g1,540 g
Filter diameter60 mm77 mm77 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance100 cm35 cm92 cm65 cm
Length110 mm172.4 mm179 mm207 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesyes
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Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5: FAQ

Does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 have autofocus?

Yes, the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 has autofocus.

Does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 have image stabilization?

No, the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 weigh?

The Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 weighs 500 g. It is 110 mm long with a diameter of 68 mm.

What filter size does the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 use?

The Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 takes 60 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 is 100 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 a full-frame lens?

No, the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm F3.5-4.5 is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 83-203 mm in full-frame terms.

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