Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. § 03 Head to head
Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. vs Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4
Leica 35mm f/1.4 is 10 mm shorter. Thypoch 35mm f/1.4 is 58 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. 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, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. 
Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. better than the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4?
- 10 mm shorter (46 mm vs 56 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (46 mm vs 49 mm)
Why is the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 better than the Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH.?
- 58 g lighter (272 g vs 330 g)
- Focuses 25 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.7 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 9)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2010)
02
Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 58 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 58 g lighter to carry.
03
Specification
| Specification | Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. | 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 | 330 g (11.64 oz) | 272 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 56 x 46 mm | 55 x 56 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) | 0.45 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.09x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 14 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 5 groups | 9 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm ◆ | 49 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF |
| Released | 2010 | 2023 |
| Price | — | $549 list price |
04
Size
- A · Leica
- B · Thypoch
- 46 × 56 mm
- 56 × 55 mm
The Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 is 10 mm longer and 58 g lighter than the Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH..
05
Sample frames
Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH.
06
Video reviews
07
Questions
- Which is lighter, the Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. or the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4?
- The Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 weighs 272 g, 58 g less than the Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. (330 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. 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 Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH..
- Do the Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. and the Thypoch Simera 35 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 Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. 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 58 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Leica Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. 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 58 g lighter to carry.
08
Other comparisons
- Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 vs TTartisan 35 mm f/1.4 Leica M
- 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.4 vs Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4
- Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 vs Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM
- Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 vs Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II
- Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35 mm f/1.4 ZM vs Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4
- Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 vs Voigtlander Nokton 35 mm f/1.4