Thypoch's fast M-mount wide prime — Chinese-made 35mm f/1.4 for Leica rangefinders.
The Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 is a manual-focus fast prime for Leica M-mount from Chinese optical maker Thypoch. It provides 35mm at f/1.4 — the most popular M-mount focal length — at pricing well below Leica's Summilux.
Optically good — sharp from f/2 with pleasant rendering. The f/1.4 at 35mm provides meaningful subject separation. Rangefinder coupled. Quality metal construction with smooth focus helicoid. Chinese M-mount lens market is maturing.
Leica M mount with rangefinder coupling. Compact metal construction. Filter thread approximately 49mm. Manual focus. Thypoch is a newer Chinese brand building reputation in the M-mount market.
Limited availability as Thypoch builds market presence. The Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 Nokton is more established competition. Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 is the reference. For M-mount enthusiasts wanting fast 35mm at accessible pricing.