The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M 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. Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M is the longer of the two lenses at 79mm. The Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f3.4 ASPH with a length of 43mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M also has a larger diameter of 65mm 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. Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f3.4 ASPH weighs 279g, 34% (148g) lighter than the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M's weight of 427g.
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 F1.4 M has a filter size of 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M:
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 F1.4 M 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 F1.4 M has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f3.4 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F3.4.
