Thypoch Simera 28mm F/1.4 Z

Specifications01

MountNIKON Z

Focal length28mm

Max aperturef/1.4

TypeCinema · Wide · Prime

Weight368 g

Filter size49 mm

Physical length72.1 mm

Barrel diameter54 mm

Min focus distance0.4 m

Max magnification0.16

Aperture blades14

Optical elements11

Groups7

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Weather sealedNo

Lens hoodsquare-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Approx price$549

Additional Info02

TypeStandard prime

Category["Nikon Z (Full Format)"]

Keywords["Nikon","Prime","Wide"]

Angle Of View75°

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating6

Other FeaturesActive Depth-of-field indicator, Floating system (close-focus correction)

Review VerdictThe Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Z is certainly not a mainstream lens. Its lack of electronic coupling—no AF, EXIF, or camera-controlled aperture—simply limits the target market. While the lens has its weaknesses, it also has merits. Interestingly, the Simera 28mm f/1.4 Z sticks to what some consider a quite typical 3D pop recipe - comparatively few elements, just one ED element, and a high element/group ratio. I will leave it to our readers to determine this based on our sample gallery. In purely technical terms, the lens is usable at f/1.4 if your main subject is near the image center. However, the corners are soft at this setting and the overall contrast is somewhat subdued. Stopping down the f/2 helps to boost the image contrast quite a bit. For good results, you should stop down to f/2.8, and it touches excellence around the f/5.6 mark. The vignetting is high at f/1.4 but quite well controlled from f/2.8. Image distortions and CAs are quite negligible. The quality of the bokeh is very good for a lens in this class, and sun stars are nicely rendered. On the downside, flare can be very obvious in contra-light scenes, and LoCA/bokeh fringing can be an issue at closer focus distances, at least. Also check your focus in magnified view due to RSAs. If you appreciate great build quality, you will like the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Z. The lens body is fully made of metal, and the quality of the imprints shows a nice attention to detail. The focus ring is buttery smooth, and the click-action of the aperture rings feels premium. The Leica-style square-shaped lens hood feels special as well. At least out of the box, it feels pretty much comparable to a Voigtlander lens, for instance. Overall the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 is a decent performer and if you are into video or enjoy vintage-style photography, it could be worthwhile.

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":9,"Optical Quality":6,"Price / Performance":7.5}

Review Published2024-07-05T00:19:03+00:00

Optical Construction11 Elements in 7 Groups (1x ED, 1x aspherical, 3x HRI)

Field Notes02

Thypoch Simera is a 28mm prime lens for Nikon Z cameras with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, intended for general photography and low-light use (wide-angle field of view).

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