Thypoch (from ‘Thy’ and ‘epoch’) is a new Chinese lens manufacturer specializing in M-Mount lenses for Leica cameras. They introduced themselves to the world at Photopia Hamburg 2023 by releasing two prime lenses, the Simera 28mm f1.4 and the Simera 35mm f1.4. What does Thypoch offer with these new lenses? Let’s take a closer look! In recent years, many new brands have introduced their lenses as an alternative to the big players’ catalogs, giving photographers and filmmakers more options to expand their arsenal. Manufacturers like Sirui, Zhongyi, or Viltrox offer more affordable alternatives for those on a budget or willing to try different visual paths. Now it’s Thypoch’s turn, targeting their lenses to photographers who use M-Mount cameras. Thypoch’s website and social media posts show an artistic flavor that seems to target their lenses to a specific kind of photographer. Although their trailer videos talk more about philosophical and ethereal concepts than about their lenses, they mention some characteristics of the Simera, and the images look promising. Let’s dive a bit more into these. Vintage character with modern features The Thypoch Simera are manual focus lenses with a vintage feel that matches the rangefinder cameras’ aesthetics. They are available in two colors (classic black and silver), and the exterior is aluminum alloy. Each lens features an anodized square lens hood with a threaded interior to preserve sharpness in direct light. The Simera silver edition – Source: Thypoch The Simera 28mm and 35mm lenses feature an aperture of f1.4 and a...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 27 October, 2023