The invention describes an apparatus (1) for transferring sheet-type objects (2), which guarantees in a constructively simple manner a careful handling of the objects. The apparatus (1) comprises a holder (5) for the objects (2) and a mover (6) defining a movement path (7) for the holder (5). The movement path (7) includes a substantially straight-lined section (7a), which extends substantially perpendicular to the sheet plane, for picking up the object (2) by the holder (5).