Introduction The Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 Z is the 2nd lens provided by Thypoch for review. Once again, it’s a fully manual lens without electronic coupling. It was introduced in the Leica M mount (w/macular linkage), but it’s now available in all mirrorless system camera mounts except MFT. The tested sample came with a Nikon Z mount and retails for about $649 USD. The Simera lenses are available in two different color schemes—black and silver – with the latter being more attractive, in our opinion. Strangely, E-mount users are missing out on the silver option. The Simera 35mm f/1.4 is…
Author: Klaus
Introduction Most Chinese lens manufacturers prefer to enter the market on the value end of the food chain. However, there are a few exceptions to this. Meet Thypoch – a manufacturer that most of you probably haven’t heard of so far (not helped by the rather strange company name). They started their journey by offering lenses in Leica M mount. Leica M is a difficult ecosystem for third-party manufacturers. Consequently, Thypoch has now started to ship their lenses with the more popular mirrorless system mounts as well. One of the first lenses in Nikon Z mount is the Thypoch Simera 28mm…
Amazingly affordable at just $600USD SpecificationsOptical construction11 elements in 9 groups (including 2 aspherical lens elements)Number of aperture blades9 (rounded)min. focus distance0.27m (max. magnification: 1:5.5)Dimensionsφ 74.5 x 86.5mmWeight415gFilter size62mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mount, suppliedOther featuresFloating focusing system
Introduction Lately, the manufacturers have started to leave the beaten path and pushed lenses with rather extreme specs in the ultra-wide segment. 14-XXmm or 16-XXmm zoom lenses have been “mainstream” for quite some time. A few 12-xx zoom lenses exist as well. However, Canon has thrown the gauntlet with its new Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM again. And as the name implies, it’s not only about a 10mm setting – they even added an optical image stabilizer, which has been unheard of in lenses wider than 14mm so far. Obviously – and in a bit of a Canon tradition…
Ref.: https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/lineup/mirrorless/z6_3/ Price: $2500 USD Key specifications
for Sony E-mount (APS-C)Price: 140 USD SpecificationsOptical construction6 elements in 5 groupsNumber of aperture blades?min. focus distance0.3m (max. magnification: 1:9)Dimensionsφ 64 x 48.1mmWeight182gFilter size52mmHood-Other featuresUSB-port for firmware updates
Ref.: https://www.astrhori.cn/products/28mm-f13-full-frame-2x-macro-probe-lens-for-e-z-rf-l-ef-f-pl-fx-m43 Mounts：L/RF/EF/E/Z SpecificationsOptical construction21 elements in 16 groupsNumber of aperture blades7min. focus distance 0.08m (max. magnification: 2:1)Dimensionsφ 30 x 470mmWeight760gFilter size-Hood-Other featuresLED fill light, 360°Rotating base, focus lock, aperture ring, waterproof front lens
Ref.: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/lenses/a069/ For Sony E-mount Price (USD): $800 SpecificationsOptical construction19 elements in 14 groups (2x LD, 2x XLD)Number of aperture blades9 (circular diaphragm)min. focus distance0.22 – 0.9m (max. magnification: 1:2-3.1)Dimensionsφ78 x 150mmWeight555gFilter sizeΦ67mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mountOther featuresMoisture-resistent, Image stabilizer, zoom lock, fluorine coating, focus set button
Ref.: https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/rf35mm-f1-4-l-vcm SpecificationsOptical construction14 elements in 11 groups (2x UD, 2x aspherical)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded diaphragm)min. focus distance0.28m (max. magnification: 1:5.5)Dimensionsφ76.5 x 99.3mmWeight555gFilter sizeø67 mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mountOther featuresASC coating, aperture ring, weather resistant, A Nano USM is used for floating focus, and a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for rear focus allows for quiet, independent, or synchronized actuation at high speed, which is great for video.
Available in E- and L-mount for $1349 USD – fairly “affordable” for what it is. Ref.: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a024_28_45_18/ SpecificationsOptical construction18 elements in 15 groups (5 SLD, 3 aspherical elements)Number of aperture blades11 (rounded diaphragm)min. focus distance0.3m (max. magnification: 1:4)Dimensionsφ87.8 x 153.4mmWeight950gFilter sizeφ82mmHoodPetal-shaped, bayonet mountOther featuresHLA AF, Nano coating, aperture ring/lock/de-click, weather sealing