Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 vs Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4
Leica 50mm f/1.4 is 31 g lighter. Thypoch 50mm f/1.4 focuses 25 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 is a 50mm f/1.4 prime, and the Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4 is a 50mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 
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Key differences
Why is the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 better than the Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4?
- 31 g lighter (250 g vs 281 g)
- Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 49 mm)
Why is the Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4 better than the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4?
- Focuses 25 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.7 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 9)
- Newer design (2024 vs 1961)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 31 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 | Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| 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 | 250 g (8.82 oz) ◆ | 281 g (9.92 oz) |
| Dimensions | 53 x 43 mm | Approximately 52 x 45 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) | 0.45 m (17.72 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 14 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 7 elements in 5 groups | 8 elements in 6 groups |
| Filter size | 39 mm (E39) ◆ | 49 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M, Nikon Z |
| Released | 1961 | 2024 |
| Price | — | $549 list price |
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Size
- A · Leica
- B · Thypoch
- 43 × 53 mm
- 45 × 52 mm
The Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4 is 2 mm longer and 31 g heavier than the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 or the Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4?
- The Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 weighs 250 g, 31 g less than the Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4 (281 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 or the Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4?
- The Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.7 m for the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4.
- Do the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 and the Thypoch Simera 50 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 50 mm f/1.4 or the Thypoch Simera 50 mm f/1.4 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 31 g lighter to carry.
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