Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 vs Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II
Thypoch 28mm f/1.4 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture. 28mm f/1.5 has a smaller filter thread.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 is a 28mm f/1.4 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II is a 28mm f/1.5 prime. On paper the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 
Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II 01
Key differences
Why is the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 better than the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.5)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.4 m vs 0.5 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 12)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II better than the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4?
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 49 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
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Specification
| Specification | Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 | Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 28mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 ◆ | f/1.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 330 g | 330 g |
| Dimensions | 54 x 55 mm | 45.5 x 54 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.4 m ◆ | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.06x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 14 ◆ | 12 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 7 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | 43 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X | Leica M |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Price | $399 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Thypoch
- B · undefined
- 55 × 54 mm
- 54 × 45.5 mm
The Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 is 1 mm longer than the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II.
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Sample frames
Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4
Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II?
- The Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 opens to f/1.4, against f/1.5 on the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which focuses closer, the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II?
- The Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.4 m, against 0.5 m for the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II.
- Do the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 and the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- Is the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28 mm f/1.5 VM Type I / Type II better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Thypoch Simera 28 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
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