Overview

The Leitz Telyt-R 350 mm f/4.8 is a robust, all-metal telephoto lens from 1979, praised for its gradual, three-dimensional blur and excellent color rendition. However, it exhibits fringing, pronounced vignetting at maximum aperture (Giuliano1955), and a long focus travel unsuitable for action. Sharpness is good but not modern-level. Weighing about 1.8 kg, it is best used on a tripod for landscapes or portraits. It suits photographers who value classic rendering over speed and absolute sharpness.