NEWS: Simera 35mm & 28mm F1.4 from Thypoch Arrive For Z, X, E, and RF Mounts

The Simera 35mm and 28mm F1.4 lenses from Thypoch are coming for Z, X, E, and RF mounts. Thypoch is a relatively new optics manufacturer based in China but their Simera lenses for M-mount have become popular and users have requested them for other camera systems. Wonderfully, Thypoch has listened.

High-quality optical design complete with aspherical elements, a wide aperture, and close focusing distances of 0.45m and 0.4m (for the 28mm and 35mm, respectively) are features that draw photographers into these two fast prime lenses.

Optics are arranged in an 11-element 7-group system for the 28mm and a 9-element 5-group one for the 35mm. The aperture ranges from F1.4 to F16 and the diaphragm is constructed with 14-blades. Users can switch between a clicked and de-clicked aperture modes depending on preferences or whether any videography is being done with these lenses.

“The Thypoch team is committed to maintaining the exceptional performance of the original M-mount lenses while fine-tuning the new mount solutions for optimal results. The release of Z/E/X/RF mount lenses will provide photographers with enhanced capabilities to capture transient moments with precision and clarity.” – Thypoch Press Release

An interesting feature to note is the floating elements that are built into the lens (called FLE). Thypock says these create an optimal edge sharpness performance at close distances. They have also provided for a tactile feedback resistance at 0.7m on the focus ring to let photographers know at the point the rangefinder focus invalidates and the electronic viewfinder should be used for focus accuracy instead. Focus on these lenses is manual only.

“Thypoch Simera offers a new way of seeing, a window into the present. Like a portal, it transports us beyond the constraints of the ordinary, revealing a world of hidden grandeur and subtle majesty.” – Thypoch Website

Were any changes made to the non-M-mount versions? Yes! Thypoch has done away with the infinity lock design and has introduced the crescent-shaped focusing tab made of anodized aluminium.

The lenses come with a ‘retro’ square hood, a favourite of rangefinder users. Filter size is 49mm and weight comes in between 330g to 368g depending on the mount chosen. There is also a depth of field indicator on the lens itself to help photographers who shoot with the hyperfocal distance scale.

Both of these lenses have been reviewed on 35mmc (M-Mount version) by Vincent Bihler (founder of Kamerakraft) so if you are interested in reading more about Vincent’s experience, check those articles out here!

The Simera 35mm & 28mm f/1.4 for Z, X, E, and RF mounts are priced at 649 USD or 609 EUR. X, E, and RF mount options will be available in mid-June while the Nikon Z version will arrive on May 20th.

Head over to Thypoch’s website and shop here for more info!

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