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Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH

Thypoch · 50 mm · f/1.4 · Simera

Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 ASPH

Score Breakdown

Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.

Physical 64
Optics 75
Construction 31
54
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Outstanding flare resistance with less veiling and ghosting than competitor lenses
+Clean, contrasty rendering with excellent color rendition and warm tone
+Exceptional close-focus performance at 0.45m with floating elements ensuring sharpness at wide apertures
+14-blade aperture creates round, pleasing bokeh ideal for both stills and video
+Precision engineering with tight machining, smooth focusing ring, and excellent build quality
+Strong value at $749 USD, delivering optical quality comparable to premium alternatives at lower cost
Worth Knowing
−Relatively bulky size is noticeable in rangefinder viewfinder
−Lens hood loose-fitting on bayonet mount and doesn't lock securely into place
−Short focus throw in close-focus range (0.45-0.70m) makes precise adjustments challenging at wide apertures
−Noticeable coma aberration visible at f/1.4-f/2.8, though comparable to competitors

General

BrandThypoch
Release Year2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
Simera
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.
Nikon Z
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon Z
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame

Physical

64/100
Lens Weight309 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
62 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
72 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.
49 mm

Optics

75/100
Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Focal Length Angle of View46.8°–45°
Flange Focal Distance
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Distance from lens mount to sensor.
16 mm
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
Manual
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
14020
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
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
45 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
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Largest size a subject can be reproduced
0.16x
Autofocus ModeNo
Manual ModeYes
Manual Focusing RingYes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No
Fluorine Coating
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Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.
Yes
Built In Lens HoodNo
Lens Hood TypeRectangular
Teleconverter
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A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification
No
Image StabilizationNo

Construction

31/100
Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
8
Groups6
Aspherical Elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
1
Bi Aspherical Elements
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Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
0
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
1
Super Low Dispersion
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Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration
0
CA Reduction
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Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration
0
Internal Focusing
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Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
Yes