Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm
The Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 lens receives mixed but generally positive feedback, with many users praising its image quality, character, and build. However, significant issues like extreme color cast on the Canon RF mount, missed infinity focus on some copies, and a defective unit out of the box have been reported. The lens is well-regarded for its value and manual focus experience, but quality control and mount-specific problems are notable concerns.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and character
- Great value for money
- Solid all-metal build
- Smooth manual focus experience
- Sharp at wide apertures
Cons
- Extreme color cast on Canon RF mount
- Missed infinity focus on some copies
- Defective unit out of the box
- Strong vignetting at lower apertures
- No electronic communication with camera
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
The Panasonic 8-18mm f/2.8-4 lens is highly praised for its excellent image quality, sharpness, and build. Users appreciate its compact size, light weight, and the ability to use screw-on filters, which is a key advantage over some competitors. While a few users noted it is pricey and one had sharpness issues on an Olympus body, the overwhelming majority recommend it for landscapes, interiors, and travel photography.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Sharp and crisp
- Compact and lightweight
- Accepts screw-on filters
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Pricey
- Variable aperture
- No OIS
- Sharpness issues on some Olympus bodies
- Slight distortion at 8mm
Scores
Specifications
| Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | multi-layer coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 457 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1.4★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 35mm
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
