7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 vs Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4
Thypoch 28mm f/1.4 is 158 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 is a 28mm f/1.4 prime, and the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 is a 28mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 better than the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 better than the 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4?
- 158 g lighter (330 g vs 488 g)
- 17 mm shorter (55 mm vs 72 mm long)
- Focuses 30 cm closer (0.4 m vs 0.7 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 13)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 52 mm)
- $60 cheaper ($399 list price vs $459 list price)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2018)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 158 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 158 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 | Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 28mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 488 g | 330 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 56 x 72 mm | 54 x 55 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.70 m | 0.4 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 13 | 14 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 11 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 49 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Price | $459 list price | $399 list price ◆ |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Thypoch
- 72 × 56 mm
- 55 × 54 mm
The 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 is 17 mm longer and 158 g heavier than the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4
Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 or the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4?
- The Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 weighs 330 g, 158 g less than the 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 (488 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 or the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4?
- The Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.4 m, against 0.7 m for the 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4.
- Do the 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 and the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 or the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 158 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans M 28 mm f/1.4 or the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 better for travel?
- For travel, the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 158 g lighter to carry.
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