Thypoch Simera 21mm f/1.4 21mm
Thypoch
48 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Thypoch Simera 21mm f/1.4 21mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 21 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 21 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 231 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Thypoch Simera 21mm f/1.4 21mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 19 specs.