Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 vs Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM
Thypoch 35mm f/1.4 focuses 25 cm closer. Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 is 83 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 
Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM 01
Key differences
Why is the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 better than the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM?
- Focuses 25 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.7 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 10)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2019)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM better than the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4?
- 83 g lighter (189 g vs 272 g)
- 28 mm shorter (28.5 mm vs 56 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 49 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM has the edge: it is 83 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM has the edge: it is 83 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 | Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 272 g | 189 g (6.67 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 55 x 56 mm | 55 x 28.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m ◆ | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.09x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 14 ◆ | 10 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 5 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | 43 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF | Leica M |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Price | $549 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Thypoch
- B · Voigtlander
- 56 × 55 mm
- 28.5 × 55 mm
The Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 is 28 mm longer and 83 g heavier than the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM.
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM?
- The Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM weighs 189 g, 83 g less than the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 (272 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM?
- The Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.7 m for the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM.
- Do the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 and the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II 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 35 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM has the edge: it is 83 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 mm f/1.4 II VM has the edge: it is 83 g lighter to carry.
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