Thypoch Simera 28mm f1.4 - Review After One Month and Hundreds of Photos

I picked up a copy of the Thypoch Simera 28mm f1.4 for Leica M because I wondered if it would be a worthwhile upgrade to my Leica 28mm Elmarit. After a month of photographing with the lens each day, I can say I'm super impressed with what they've accomplished. Here's a look at what I've made with the lens and some of my thoughts.
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[@donjagoe]

I think you pushed me over the edge on this lens. Loved your images-nice work!

[@ShawnPBruce]

Thanks for the kind words. I hope you like it!

[@jta1]

These images are insane!!! Beautiful work!

[@ShawnPBruce]

Thanks, dude! I appreciate it!

[@MadshGrappling]

This was a neat little review. Great to see someone outside for once, instead of the desktop studio setup we usually see in gear review videos 😅

[@ShawnPBruce]

Thanks!

[@jimmypark8280]

Great review and thank you for posting. Love the images from the lens.

[@ShawnPBruce]

Thanks so much!

[@MCLEO983]

Keep it up shawn!

[@ShawnPBruce]

Thank you!

[@thomashilmersen711]

I love that Leica 28mm Elmarit asph.

[@ShawnPBruce]

I’d definitely like to try the tiny Asph Elmarit. I’ve heard great things. I’m using the V3 lens, which has some character, but I’ve loved it.

When you mean V3, are you referring to the summicron 28mm?

I’m sucked into the leica world now 😅 the Elmarit 28 has been great. But feeling like I want that wider aperture and more light versatility. I would save up for the 28 Summilux but I really hate purple/green fringing in general- my eye is super sensitive to CA so no way I can justify 5k+ for that noise. Have you seen any fringing with this?

[@ShawnPBruce]

28mm f2.8 Elmarit V3-it's the chunky 28mm from the 80s-90s.

[@ShawnPBruce]

Yeah, that's what turned me off of the Voigtlander 28mm f1.5 too. The Thypoch has been great. There are a couple blog posts with images on my website if you're interested.
shawnpbruce.com/blog/thypoch-simera-28mm-f14-review-one-month-and-500-photos-later

[@joeensley3912]

Thanks for the review! Do you feel like the Leica 28mm 1.4 is that much better than the Typoch? Like how much sharper did you feel it was

[@ShawnPBruce]

I haven’t really had a chance to test the Leica 28mm Summilux enough to make a conclusion. The Leica lens design is ten years old now, so depending on what advancements they’ve made in manufacturing or glass production, the Thypoch could be pretty even. I’m still using my Thypoch 28mm daily and love it. It’s been fantastic.

[@alfabravo80]

Check out the Voightländer 50mm F/1.2.