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Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH

Leica M-Mount

Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH

Focal length
135 mm
Aperture
f/3.4
Weight
450 g
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm
Length
105 mm

At a Glance

The APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH is a manual-focus telephoto prime for Leica M, used on full frame. At 450 g it counts as compact, and it has an integrated extendable lens hood and a click-stop aperture. Close focus ends at 1.5 m, with a magnification of 1:9.01. The 135 mm reach suits landscape and travel photography.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
135 mm
Max. focal length
135 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/3.4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
5
Groups
4
Weight
450 g (0.99 lb)
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm (59.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:9 (0.11Γ—)
Length
105 mm (4.13 in)
Diameter
59 mm (2.32 in)

Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH fit?

The Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 203 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH compared

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

LensLeica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPHMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II
Focal length135 mm100 mm
Max. aperturef/3.4f/2.8
Weight450 g390 g
Filter diameter49 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance150 cm90 cm
Length105 mm115 mm
Autofocusnono
Image stabilizationnono
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Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH have autofocus?

No, the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH 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-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH weigh?

The Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH weighs 450 g. It is 105 mm long with a diameter of 59 mm.

What filter size does the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH use?

The Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH takes 49 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH is 150 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 203 mm in full-frame terms.

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