Leica Apo-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 vs Leica Elmar 135mm f/4.0

Leica Apo-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 vs Leica Elmar 135mm f/4.0

When comparing Leica Elmar 135mm f/4.0 and Leica Apo-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4, which one is better?

1. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Leica Apo-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 or Leica Elmar 135mm f/4.0 if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Leica Apo-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 and Leica Elmar 135mm f/4.0:

	Leica Apo-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4	Leica Elmar 135mm f/4.0
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Leica	Leica
Type	Prime	Prime