Gregm61 Posted March 15, 2023 Share #181  Posted March 15, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 18 minutes ago, rsolomon said: Why am I so conflicted about this Lens. I’m convinced it’s too much to carry and walk the streets for a few hours a day.  any comments about ergonomics ? Mobility? Convenience ? Lugabilty? I feel this would be a cool addition to complete my kit while providing a completely different perspective : 21 SEM  35 & 75 Crons. Carries just fine... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rsolomon Posted March 16, 2023 Share #182  Posted March 16, 2023 That’s a nice looking kit 😊 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrickfoley@mac.com Posted March 16, 2023 Share #183  Posted March 16, 2023 9 hours ago, rsolomon said: Why am I so conflicted about this Lens. I’m convinced it’s too much to carry and walk the streets for a few hours a day.  any comments about ergonomics ? Mobility? Convenience ? Lugabilty? I feel this would be a cool addition to complete my kit while providing a completely different perspective : 21 SEM  35 & 75 Crons. I don’t find it a heavy lens to carry (but then I do also sometimes use an SL2 with the 90-280!). The Venice shot a few posts above was one result of a 5-6 hour wander with the M11 plus plus the 135 APO-telyt and a 35 Lux. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robert_parker Posted March 19, 2023 Popular Post Share #184  Posted March 19, 2023 On 3/15/2023 at 11:28 PM, rsolomon said: Why am I so conflicted about this Lens. I’m convinced it’s too much to carry and walk the streets for a few hours a day.  any comments about ergonomics ? Mobility? Convenience ? Lugabilty? I feel this would be a cool addition to complete my kit while providing a completely different perspective : 21 SEM  35 & 75 Crons. I've certainly carried one round without any problem or discomfort - it's not as big or as heavy as you think it's going to be - the only thing to be aware of if you are doing street portraits is that you need to be significantly farther away from the subject than you expect, if you're used to 50 or 75mm. M8.2 135 Apo Asph 3.4 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 25 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4729804'>More sharing options...
GMB Posted May 3, 2023 Share #185  Posted May 3, 2023 I have this lens since 2008 (bought it for a trip to Namibia with the M8). I very, very rarely used it since. I was about to sell it, also because it is so difficult to focus with the rangefinder. But then I came across a post on the now discontinued blog Street Silhouettes about this lens and decided to give it a go for portraits. As so often, my wife was me partner in crime. Here are two from the shoot in the garden today. I may actually keep the thing. Both processed in LR. B&W conversion in Silvereffex. Shot on the M10R at f4  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 10 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4763741'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2023 Share #186  Posted May 11, 2023 M10 Monochrom, Apo-Telyt-M 1:3.4/135 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4769072'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2023 Share #187  Posted May 11, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) M10 Monochrom, Apo-Telyt-M 1:3.4/135 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4769073'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2023 Share #188  Posted May 11, 2023 M10 Monochrom, Apo-Telyt-M 1:3.4/135 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4769074'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2023 Share #189  Posted May 11, 2023 M10 Monochrom, Apo-Telyt-M 1:3.4/135 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4769075'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2023 Share #190  Posted May 11, 2023 M10 Monochrom, Apo-Telyt-M 1:3.4/135 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4769076'>More sharing options...
anickpick Posted June 18, 2023 Share #191  Posted June 18, 2023 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 11 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4796537'>More sharing options...
anickpick Posted June 18, 2023 Share #192  Posted June 18, 2023 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4796538'>More sharing options...
Gregm61 Posted July 3, 2023 Share #193 Â Posted July 3, 2023 This morning with the M246 Monochrome. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephan54 Posted July 3, 2023 Share #194  Posted July 3, 2023 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10 - Telyt 135 (iso 6400) 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10 - Telyt 135 (iso 6400) ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4806797'>More sharing options...
stephan54 Posted July 3, 2023 Share #195  Posted July 3, 2023 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10 - Telyt 135 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10 - Telyt 135 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4806802'>More sharing options...
Gregm61 Posted August 19, 2023 Share #196 Â Posted August 19, 2023 Compressing another downtown city block with the 135mm f3.4 APO and MP240. (Not) shot on iphone, but MP240 and 135mm f3.4. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschuette Posted August 21, 2023 Share #197  Posted August 21, 2023 SL2-S with 135 APO Telyt M  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4840601'>More sharing options...
mschuette Posted August 21, 2023 Share #198  Posted August 21, 2023  SL2-S with 135 APO Telyt M I love this lens! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 11 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4840602'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2023 Share #199  Posted September 15, 2023 Jake Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/316729-135-apo-telyt-show-us-your-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4858477'>More sharing options...
RexGig0 Posted September 16, 2023 Share #200  Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) On 3/15/2023 at 6:28 PM, rsolomon said: Why am I so conflicted about this Lens. I’m convinced it’s too much to carry and walk the streets for a few hours a day.  any comments about ergonomics ? Mobility? Convenience ? Lugabilty? I feel this would be a cool addition to complete my kit while providing a completely different perspective : 21 SEM  35 & 75 Crons. The 75 ‘Cron weighs ~430 grams, is 66.8mm in length, and has a maximum diameter of 58mm. The 135 APO Telyt weighs only slightly more, at ~450 grams, and the maximum diameter is only .5mm greater, at 58.5mm. While the 135 APO Telyt does have a specified length of 104.7mm, that does not generally affect a camera that is carried in the open, ready for shooting. As it is, a 75 ‘Cron will shift an M camera’s balance, so that the combo tends to point downward, if carried on a strap. That does not bother me. I wear the strap diagonally, over my right shoulder, so that the camera hangs at my left side, slightly forward of my lateral line. I have never even seen a 135 APO Telyt, much less used one, but I do not see it as being any less convenient to carry than a 75 ‘Cron, which I do have. If the objective end of the lens is pointing downward, it will accumulate less dust, which seems to be a good thing. Sorry for being so late to address this question. I had been becoming more curious about the 135 APO, which prompted me to check its specifications. It seems to me that if I can walk about with a 75 Cron, I could walk about, as easily, with a 135 APO Telyt. (I know that I can walk about, all day, with a larger, heavier SLR lens, 800+ grams, on a DSLR body, without excess hardship.) As for actually holding a camera, I support very little to no weight with my right hand. The upraised left forearm and hand make for a steadier platform, anyway, and as my right hand and thumb have become arthritic, it makes sense to use my healthier left hand to bear the weight. I learned to love serious photography with a 100mm macro lens, on a DSLR, so, never developed the habit of my right hand being the default support for all or most of the weigh of the camera and lens. Edited September 16, 2023 by RexGig0 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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