Overview

The Leitz Tele-Elmar 135mm f/4 is a compact, affordable telephoto lens praised for its sharpness and contrast, especially stopped down to f/5.6. Build quality is excellent with smooth focusing and click-stop aperture, though it is somewhat heavy. Weaknesses include flare susceptibility from off-axis light and modest bokeh with onion-ring artifacts. It suits rangefinder users seeking a budget-friendly 135mm option, particularly with live-view cameras for accurate framing.