🔴 Testing Completed - THE VERDICT? | Thypoch Simera 35mm 1.4 (Leica M)

All you need to know if looking to buy the Thypoch Simera 35mm f1.4 lens for Leica M

Special thanks to Thypoch for sending me the lens to test!

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[MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Special thanks to Thypoch for sending me the lens to test!

[robertjureit]

Matt. Even though, i am a retired Pro. Started back in 1970s, obviously film. 35mm, 2 1/4, 4X5. I have down-sized to just the Leica M camera, for obvious reasons, mostly size and weight. Thank you for doing all the hard work, so we can make a educated purchase. Especially with the Digital cameras, which i will probably never get used to. Thanks again.

[ortonphotoart]

I love your real-world lens reviews, everything I need to know in a short, concise, enjoyable format. Thanks Matt.

[mwales]

I replaced my CV 35/1.4 Nocton with a 35/2 Ultron II and very happy with the switch. To me size does matter with my M camera as I like it to be small and compact since the M10 and CV 35/2 Ultron II is always with me when out and about... Another great video Matt, Thanks again.

[philmtxfr]

Well interesting lens. I think it could be a good complement to my m240. The size is a little big but reminds my the combination of the Leica Q with its 28 f1.7.

[dlyon]

Thank you for this interesting, well done review. The Thypoch seems very compelling. Looking forward to your review of the 28mm version, and would love to see a comparison with the new Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f1.5 lens.

[jeromearnould]

Super Test and a lot of good images. Can't wait for your 28mm test and samples images.

[thedondeluxe]

I would also consider the Voigtländer 35mm F1.2 in the group of lenses you mention here. It focuses down to 0.5m, and at F1.2 that means loads of delicious bokeh!😄

[chilecayenne]

If you get a chance, please compare the Thypoch 28mm 1.4 vs the Voigtlander 28mm 1.5 just released…
I love my Voigtlander lenses, was about to pull the trigger, but the Thypoch looks VERY tempting!
Thank you in advance, and hope your new year is off to a great start,

[lensman]

I am glad Matt that you mentioned the problem of mounting lenses that jave been designed for the Leica M system, by using Sony cameras in particular and an adapter to other Mirrorless cameras. Sonys have a very thick glass filter on top the sensor that plays havoc with the midd frame to edge definition of the lens. Best use the lens for the camera it was designed for, I say.

[michaelherskovitz]

Excellent and practical review, especially when comparing to the alternative lenses. One thing which I was hoping would be in this part (had been mentioned in the comments for Part 1) was how well the zone focusing features worked (with the old school depth of field scale). Were you zone focusing for the “shoot from the hip” photos ?

[sunnyportraits]

Cool stuff, great lens for the price and with some funky features, seems they are some enthousiasts over at THypoch :) Nice compliment to LLL if doing street/landscape at larger apertures I guess.

[smartdoctorphysicist]

Hi thank you very much, I am wanting for the test on 28mm F1.4 and the newer 28mm F1.5 form Voigtlander this January 24.

[RS-Amsterdam]

There is a Voigtlander 35 mm 1.4 for the same price. The old one you have tested years ago.
They are razor sharp. Don't know if it is a real upgrade.
Thanks for sharing though

[Bernard-uxeb]

Artralab might be worth a look to. The Nocturne 1.2/50 in Leica-M.

[freekdeniro]

Please do a video on new 28mm from voigtlander f1.5 vs thypoch 1.4.

[chrisloomis]

I have 2 35mm lenses, Zeiss you showed, yes heavy, and the Ultron 35 1.7 ; I love my Ultron 35mm in Brass with Brass hood, so beautifully smooth a pleasure in imaging and in the hand. You should test that 1.7 35mm ULTRON Matt, once held you will be in deep love. My desired Leica is the Bokeh King 35mm Pre Asph that is the only 35mm I need yet.
Lovely place Valencia Spain .... I love the stone and architecture. Beautiful.

[jacobjurg]

Missed the 7artisans 35mm 1.4 your reviewed in the comparison - any thoughts?

[jlwilliams]

You noted the CV 35/1.5 as a potential alternative, but made no comment/comparison about it... haven't tried, or just didn't like? I'm curious because I have the CV 35/1.5, so would have made a good reference point. My biggest dislike about the CV is in how it handles shooting into the light, but the Thypoc seems much worse! Also, re the Thypoc's highlight halation/glow... does this go away when stopped down? I like this effect sometimes, but not ALL the time...

Did you have any issues with the handling of the Thypoc? Another reviewer noted that the trick DOF scale uses up so much space on the lens barrel that the focusing ring had to be made skinny and pushed back toward the body; he found it difficult to grasp, and he hated the infinity lock.

Anyway, thanks for all the work you put into evaluating this lens so thoroughly, and am looking forward to seeing something similar about the 28/1.4...

[ares]

Does this lens fit older film bodies like the M2?