Is the leica apo vario elmar tl 55 135mm f 3 5 4 5 asph good for sports?

It's a reasonable reach lens for sport, but not a great one. On APS-C it frames about 82-202mm full-frame equivalent, which covers a lot of field and track work, and it autofocuses.

The catch is the aperture. It drops to f/4.5 at the long end, and there's no stabilisation. You'll need good light or a fast shutter speed to freeze quick action, and it will struggle in dim indoor venues.

If sport is your main job, look for a faster telephoto. As a first lens, this one will get you started. For what matters most when shooting fast subjects, read wildlife and sport, and check the focal length guide to confirm you need this range.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.