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Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2
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Thypoch · f/2 · Leica M mount

Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2

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KEY FACTS
BrandThypoch
Release Year2026
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountLeica M
SystemLeica M
What We Like
+Exceptional optical performance with modern formula combining ASPH, ED, and HRI elements for sharpness and bokeh
+Ultra-compact at just 198.6g and 27mm length, ideal for everyday carry and travel photography
+Premium brass construction with distinctive 1980s-inspired Epoch Coating 84 producing characteristic gold-purple flares
+Distinctive film-like rendering with punchy colors and excellent color saturation, especially in skies
+Fast f/2 aperture balances practical speed with manageable size for reportage and street photography
+Beautiful mechanical design with smooth focus ring and equidistant aperture click-stops
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only, requiring deliberate composition and focus peaking on mirrorless adapters
−Wide-open vignetting and softer corner sharpness at f/2; improves significantly when stopped down
−Not optimized for clinical technical perfection; prioritizes character over corner-to-corner consistency
−At $599, premium pricing for a manual-focus lens without autofocus features

General

Brand
Thypoch
Release Year
2026
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica M
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Leica M
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH is a compact M-mount prime that expands the Ksana lineup with the timeless 35mm reportage perspective. The lens impresses straight out of the gate at f/2 with nightscapes that are crisp and clean, with overall look that is modern, detailed, and very sharp. It is beautifully made, compact, and full of personality, with a rendering style that feels distinctly nostalgic without tipping over into gimmick, making it a very strong case for itself for photographers who want something that feels special.

Physical

Lens Weight
199 g
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
27 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
Yes
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
39 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2
Focal Length Angle of View
63°
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
Manual
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
10020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
50 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
ⓘ
Largest size a subject can be reproduced
1:12.5
Autofocus Mode
No
Manual Mode
Yes
Manual Focusing Ring
Yes

Features

Built In Lens Hood
No

Construction

Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
8
Groups
5
Aspherical Elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
1
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
1