Thypoch Simera 35mm F/1.4 Z

Specifications01

MountNIKON Z

Focal length35mm

Max aperturef/1.4

TypeCinema · Wide · Prime

Weight310 g

Filter size49 mm

Physical length66.4 mm

Barrel diameter54 mm

Min focus distance0.45 m

Max magnification0.16

Aperture blades14

Optical elements9

Groups5

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 View64°

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating5.5

Other Features“Active” Depth-of-field indicator, Floating System

Review VerdictCompared to the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4, the Simera 35mm f/1.4 is more "classic" in terms of optical performance. At large aperture settings, the results are quite soft and low contrast. If you are after a vintage look, this may not be a bad thing. However, unlike true vintage lenses from the 60s and 70s, the lens is capable of rendering very sharp and contrasty results at medium aperture settings. The vignetting is high at f/1.4 but acceptable when stopped down to f/2.8. Image distortions are a non-issue. Lateral and axial CAs are on the high side at large apertures. The quality of the bokeh is pretty good if you stop down a tiny bit, at least. There is some focus shift going on when stopping down, so you should focus with a stopped-down aperture unless you operate it at f/8 or beyond. And you better keep the lens hood attached all the time because the lens is prone to flare. The true highlight of the lens is the build quality. Thypoch went the extra mile to create a special lens with one of the highest quality perceptions that we experienced from a manual lens. It's an all-metal lens body with very smooth control rings. The attention to detail is especially obvious with respect to the depth-of-field indicator, which gives you a visual indicator by changing the colors - mechanically, of course, because this is a fully manual lens without electronic coupling. The square, metal lens hood adds to the classic feel as well. Some users complain about the clinical performance that modern lenses give you. If you are in this camp or interested in video with a vintage touch, this fairly exotic lens may be something for you. When compared to the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4, we'd still prefer the latter, though.

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":9,"Optical Quality":5.5,"Price / Performance":7}

Review Published2024-07-06T01:04:51+00:00

Optical Construction9 Elements in 5 Groups (1x aspherical, 3x HRI)

Field Notes02

35mm prime lens for Nikon Z with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. Intended for general-purpose use including low-light, street, and environmental portrait photography.

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