Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH Lens
The Leica 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH is a 55–135mm f/3.5 lens designed for L-Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH Lens
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Lens Overview — Leica 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH
Key Features — Leica 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH
55-135mm Telephoto Zoom: Covers a versatile telephoto range well suited to portraits, events, and distant subjects on APS-C bodies.
APO Apochromatic Correction: Apochromatic optical design minimizes chromatic aberration across the focal length range for high-contrast, color-accurate images.
Aspherical Optical Elements: ASPH designation indicates the use of aspherical elements to reduce distortion and aberrations throughout the zoom range.
f/3.5-4.5 Maximum Aperture: Opens to f/3.5 at the wide end and f/4.5 at 135mm, providing reasonable light gathering for a telephoto zoom.
Autofocus and Manual Focus: Supports both AF and MF modes, giving shooters flexibility across fast-moving and deliberate shooting situations.
L-Mount APS-C Design: Built specifically for the L-Mount mirrorless system with APS-C sensor coverage, integrating with Leica T and TL series bodies.
Lens Specifications — Leica 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Landscape, Travel, Wildlife |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | APS-C |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 55–135mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 60mm |
Description — Leica 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH
The Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-T 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH is a telephoto zoom lens built for the L-Mount mirrorless system, optimized for APS-C format cameras. The focal length range spans 55mm to 135mm, covering telephoto territory useful for portraits, events, and reaching more distant subjects. The maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide end transitions to f/4.5 at 135mm, as is typical of variable aperture zoom designs.
Both autofocus and manual focus are supported, giving shooters the ability to switch between modes as their subject demands. A 60mm filter thread allows for easy integration of standard circular filter accessories. The lens weighs 500g, keeping it reasonably portable for its class.
One practical consideration: image stabilization is listed as none, so stable handheld shooting at the longer end of this zoom range will depend on shutter speed discipline or a camera body equipped with in-body stabilization.
Pros — Leica 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH
- ✓Covers a useful 55-135mm telephoto zoom range (minFocalLength: 55, maxFocalLength: 135)
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide end provides reasonable light gathering for a telephoto zoom
- ✓Supports both autofocus and manual focus modes for shooting flexibility
Cons — Leica 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH
- ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None), requiring fast shutter speeds or IBIS-equipped bodies when shooting handheld
- ✗Variable maximum aperture (f/3.5-4.5) means light gathering narrows as you zoom toward 135mm
- ✗APS-C format designation limits compatibility to APS-C bodies within the L-Mount system
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