Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
M Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Leica M mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M, the Leica Summilux-M 21mm f1.4 Asph.
Lenses in Leica M Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M is a member of Thypoch's Simera series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Thypoch Simera Series Lenses in Leica M Mount
Reasons to Buy the Thypoch Simera 21mm F1.4 M Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Thypoch Simera 21mm F1.4 M lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.23m / 9.1 inch
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Lens Mount
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M has a maximum diameter of 65mm and a total length of 79mm . It weighs 427g / 15.1 oz .
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M has a filter thread of 62mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M:
You can also check All Leica M Mount Lenses with 62mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M has a fixed focal length of 21mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 31.5mm .
Optical Image Stabilization
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.23m . 0.1x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Aperture
The Thypoch Simera 21mm F1.4 M features a maximum aperture of F1.4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.4 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 21mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 11 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
ED High-refractive index Aspherical Elements
Optical Construction of the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M
Lens Hood
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M comes with a removable square shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M:
Thypoch Simera 21mm f/1.4 Lens Front Lens Cap Rear Lens Cap Lens Hood Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Body Colour
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M is available in Black and Silver color.
Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Thypoch Simera 21mm F1.4 M.
Top Alternatives of Thypoch 21mm F1.4 M in Other Lens Mounts
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