Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 vs Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II
Thypoch 35mm f/1.4 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture. Voigtlander 35mm f/1.5 is 84 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 Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II is a 35mm f/1.5 prime. On paper the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 
Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II 01
Key differences
Why is the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 better than the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.5)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.5 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 12)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2022)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II better than the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4?
- 84 g lighter (188 g vs 272 g)
- 3 mm shorter (53 mm vs 56 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 49 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II has the edge: it is 84 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II has the edge: it is 84 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Thypoch Simera 35 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 35 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 35 mm f/1.4 | Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| 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 | 272 g | 188 g (Type I), 284 g (Type II) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 55 x 56 mm | 36 x 53 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m ◆ | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.09x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 14 ◆ | 12 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 5 groups | 9 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | 39 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF | Leica M |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Price | $549 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Thypoch
- B · Voigtlander
- 56 × 55 mm
- 53 × 36 mm
The Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 is 3 mm longer and 84 g heavier than the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II.
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical 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 35 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II?
- The Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 opens to f/1.4, against f/1.5 on the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II?
- The Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II weighs 188 g, 84 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 Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II?
- The Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.5 m for the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II.
- Do the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 and the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical 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 35 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II has the edge: it is 84 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Thypoch Simera 35 mm f/1.4 or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II has the edge: it is 84 g lighter to carry.
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