Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH § 03 Head to head
Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH vs Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line
Thypoch 21mm f/3.5 is 49 g lighter. Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH is a 21mm f/3.5 prime, and the Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line is a 21mm f/3.5 prime. On paper the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH 
Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line 01
Key differences
Why is the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH better than the Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line?
- 49 g lighter (131 g vs 180 g)
- 10 mm shorter (42 mm vs 52 mm long)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2018)
Why is the Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line better than the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH?
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH has the edge: it is 49 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH has the edge: it is 49 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH | Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 21mm | 21mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 131 g ◆ | 180 g (6.35 oz) |
| Dimensions | 27.3 x 42 mm | 29.9 x 52 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 7 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2026 | 2018 |
| Price | $549 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Thypoch
- B · Voigtlander
- 42 × 27.3 mm
- 52 × 29.9 mm
The Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line is 10 mm longer and 49 g heavier than the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH.
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line?
- The Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH weighs 131 g, 49 g less than the Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line (180 g).
- Do the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH and the Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH has the edge: it is 49 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 21 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM Vintage Line better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Thypoch Ksana 21 mm f/3.5 ASPH has the edge: it is 49 g lighter to carry.
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