The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 21mm f3.5 and the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f3.4 ASPH for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f3.4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 43mm. The Thypoch 21mm f3.5 with a length of 35mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Thypoch 21mm f3.5 has a larger diameter of 58mm compared to the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f3.4 ASPH's 53mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Thypoch 21mm f3.5 weighs 131g, which means it is 148g (53%) lighter than the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f3.4 ASPH which has a weight of 279g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Thypoch 21mm f3.5 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f3.4 ASPH has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Thypoch 21mm f3.5:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f3.4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Thypoch 21mm f3.5 and the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f3.4 ASPH has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
21mm but while Thypoch 21mm f3.5 has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f3.4 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F3.4.
