Thypoch's fast M-mount wide prime — Chinese-made 28mm f/1.4 for Leica M rangefinders.
The Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 is a manual-focus wide-angle prime for Leica M-mount from Chinese optical maker Thypoch. It provides 28mm at f/1.4 — a fast wide perspective for rangefinder photographers at a price significantly below Leica's own 28mm Summilux.
Optically good — sharp from f/2 with pleasant rendering at f/1.4. The fast aperture provides meaningful subject separation at 28mm. Rangefinder coupled for Leica M cameras. Quality metal construction with smooth focus helicoid.
Leica M mount with rangefinder coupling. Compact metal construction. Filter thread approximately 49mm. Manual focus only. Minimum focus distance approximately 50cm. A new entrant in the M-mount lens market from China.
Limited availability — Thypoch is a newer brand building reputation. The Voigtlander Ultron 28mm f/2 is more established. For M-mount enthusiasts wanting a fast 28mm alternative to Leica's Summilux at a fraction of the cost.