Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 vs TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh
Thypoch 75mm f/1.4 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture.
The Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 is a 75mm f/1.4 prime, and the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh is a 75mm f/1.5 prime. On paper the Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 
TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh 01
Key differences
Why is the Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 better than the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.5)
- 190 g lighter (372 g vs 562 g)
- Focuses 15 cm closer (0.6 m vs 0.75 m)
- More aperture blades (16 vs 13)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2024)
Why is the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh better than the Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Thypoch Simera 75 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 75 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 75 mm f/1.4 | TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| 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 | 372 g (13.12 oz) ◆ | 562 g |
| Dimensions | 64 x 62 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.6 m (23.62 inches) ◆ | 0.75 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 16 ◆ | 13 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 8 groups | 6 elements / 4 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | M42, Leica M |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Price | $849 list price | — |
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Sample frames
Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4
TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh?
- The Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 opens to f/1.4, against f/1.5 on the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh?
- The Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 weighs 372 g, 190 g less than the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh (562 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh?
- The Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.6 m, against 0.75 m for the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh.
- Do the Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 and the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- Is the Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan 75 mm f/1.5 Swirly Bokeh better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Thypoch Simera 75 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
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