Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 vs Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM
Thypoch 21mm f/1.4 is 52 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 is a 21mm f/1.4 prime, and the Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM is a 21mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 
Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM 01
Key differences
Why is the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 better than the Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM?
- 52 g lighter (428 g vs 480 g)
- 4 mm shorter (66 mm vs 69.5 mm long)
- Focuses 27 cm closer (0.23 m vs 0.5 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 12)
Why is the Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM better than the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 52 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 52 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 | Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 21mm | 21mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | — |
| Weight | 428 g ◆ | 480 g |
| Dimensions | 69.4 x 66 mm | 69.7 x 69.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.23 m ◆ | 0.5 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 14 ◆ | 12 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 13 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Price | $999 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Thypoch
- B · Voigtlander
- 66 × 69.4 mm
- 69.5 × 69.7 mm
The Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM is 3 mm longer and 52 g heavier than the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM?
- The Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 weighs 428 g, 52 g less than the Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM (480 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM?
- The Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.23 m, against 0.5 m for the Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM.
- Do the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 and the Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 52 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander 21 mm f/1.4 Aspherical VM better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Thypoch Simera 21 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 52 g lighter to carry.
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