Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM vs Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4
Thypoch 35mm f/1.4 is 109 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM 
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Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM better than the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 better than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM?
- 109 g lighter (272 g vs 381 g)
- 9 mm shorter (56 mm vs 65.2 mm long)
- Focuses 25 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.7 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 10)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2014)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 109 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 109 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM | Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| 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 | 381 g (13.44 oz) | 272 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 63.2 x 65.2 mm | 55 x 56 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.70 m (27.56 inches) | 0.45 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.09x |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 14 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 7 groups | 9 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF |
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Price | — | $549 list price |
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Size
- A · Carl
- B · Thypoch
- 65.2 × 63.2 mm
- 56 × 55 mm
The Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM is 9 mm longer and 109 g heavier than the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM or the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4?
- The Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 weighs 272 g, 109 g less than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM (381 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM or the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4?
- The Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.7 m for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM or the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 109 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM or the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 better for travel?
- For travel, the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 109 g lighter to carry.
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