N°343037 · Family detail
LeicaTelephoto·LEICA M mount·1965
Leica Tele-Elmar-M 135mm F/4
Specifications01
MountLEICA M
Focal length135mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1965
Weight550 g
Physical length58.9 mm
Min focus distance1.5 m
Optical elements5
Groups3
Min aperturef/22
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
ModelTele-Elmar
FormatFull Frame
SeriesM
Squeezenone
Lens TypeMedium telephoto prime lens
Iris DriveManual
Focus DriveManual
Release Date1965-1998
Data Protocolnone
Country Of OriginGermany
Summary02
Leica M mount 135mm telephoto prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/4, intended for portrait and general telephoto use. It is a classic manual-focus Leica M tele lens.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Leica M mount has a flange distance of 27.8 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Some wide-angle M lenses show colour shifts or soft corners on digital sensors.
- Sony EAdapter · 9.8 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 7.8 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 11.8 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 10.1 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 7.8 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 8.55 mm
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 9.8 mm
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Fujifilm G (GFX), Canon EF, Nikon F.

Other Mounts03
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