Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. § 03 Head to head
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. vs Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2
Leica 50mm f/2 is 5 mm shorter. Thypoch 50mm f/2 is 180 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. is a 50mm f/2 prime, and the Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2 is a 50mm f/2 prime. On paper the Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. 
Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2 01
Key differences
Why is the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. better than the Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2?
- 5 mm shorter (47 mm vs 52 mm long)
- Focuses 30 cm closer (0.7 m vs 1 m)
Why is the Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2 better than the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH.?
- 180 g lighter (120 g vs 300 g)
- Smaller filter thread (36 mm vs 39 mm)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2012)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 180 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. | Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Standard prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 300 g (10.6 oz) | 120 g (4.23 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 53 mm (diameter) x 47 mm (length) | 27 x 52 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) ◆ | 1 m (3.28 feet) |
| Maximum magnification | Not specified | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | Not specified | 12 |
| Optical construction | 8 elements in 5 groups | 6 elements / 4 groups |
| Filter size | 39 mm | 36 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2012 | 2024 |
| Price | — | $579 list price |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · Thypoch
- 47 × 53 mm
- 52 × 27 mm
The Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2 is 5 mm longer and 180 g lighter than the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH..
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Sample frames
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH.
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. or the Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2?
- The Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2 weighs 120 g, 180 g less than the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. (300 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. or the Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2?
- The Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. focuses down to 0.7 m, against 1 m for the Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2.
- Do the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. and the Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. or the Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Thypoch Eureka 50 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 180 g lighter to carry.
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