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Review: Thypoch 21mm 1.4 Simera

Introduction

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Thypoch 21mm 1.4 Simera on Leica M10

As fifth lens of the Simera lineup, Thypoch released this Thypoch 21mm 1.4 Simera lens in mid 2025. This is obviously a direct competitor to the Voigtländer VM 21mm 1.4 Nokton, so we will especially check how these two lenses compare. 
Lens is being reviewed on Sony A7rII and Leica M10

Sample Images

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Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 1.4 Simera f/1.4
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Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 1.4 Simera f/2.0
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Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 1.4 Simera f/1.4
thypoch simera 21mm 1.4 fast portrait wide angle leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting
Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 1.4 Simera f/1.4
thypoch simera 21mm 1.4 fast portrait wide angle leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting
Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 1.4 Simera f/1.4
thypoch simera 21mm 1.4 fast portrait wide angle leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting
Leica M10 | Thypoch 21mm 1.4 Simera f/1.4

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Review: Laowa 12mm 2.8 AF

Introduction

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Laowa 12mm 2.8 AF on Sony A7rII

In 2024 Laowa released their first AF lens, the Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF. Now 10mm is extremely wide, maybe too wide for some, so in mid 2025 they added a 12mm lens with AF to the lineup. Let’s have a look together at this Laowa 12mm 2.8 AF.

Sample Images

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Nikon Zf | Laowa 12mm 2.8 | f/8.0
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Nikon Zf | Laowa 12mm 2.8 | f/8.0
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Nikon Zf | Laowa 12mm 2.8 | f/5.6
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Nikon Zf | Laowa 12mm 2.8 | f/2.8
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Nikon Zf | Laowa 12mm 2.8 | f/8.0
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Nikon Zf | Laowa 12mm 2.8 | f/2.8
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Nikon Zf | Laowa 12mm 2.8 | f/5.6

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Review: Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G

Introduction

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Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G via FTZ II on Nikon Z6

The Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G had been released in 2014 as cheaper alternative to the more expensive and heavier Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G from 2010. The 35mm 1.4G was a rather weak entry in Nikon’s AF-S prime lineup. Is this 35mm 1.8G actually the better lens? Let’s try to find out in this review.

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/1.8
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/1.8
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/5.6
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/2.0
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/2.0

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Review: Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro

Introduction

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Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro on Sony A7rII

Released in 2019, the Viltrox 85mm 1.8 AF was one of Viltrox’ first fullframe lenses and has been an easy recommendation to anyone looking for an affordable 85mm 1.8 AF lens with great bokeh since. Six years later, in 2025, Viltrox released this Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro aimed at the higher end market. Will it also be an easy recommendation like the f/1.8 version? Let’s find out in this review!
Update June 17th, 2025: Bokeh comparison to Sirui 85mm 1.4 Aurora and Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM added

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 85mm 1.4 FE Pro | f/1.4

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REVIEW: Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye

LAOWA 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom on Nikon Z7ii

Introduction

The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye is a full-frame lens that combines the characteristics of two distinct fisheye types in one: circular and rectangular. Fisheye lenses are already uncommon in the mirrorless world, and fisheye zooms are even rarer—this is, in fact, the only fisheye zoom ever made for any mirrorless system, and the fastest fisheye zoom ever made. Let’s see how it performs!

camera-icon2I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf )
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | LAOWA 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom | @15mm f/8
Nikon Zf | LAOWA 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom | @13mm f/8
Nikon Zf | LAOWA 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom | @mm f/5.5
Nikon Zf | LAOWA 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom | @15mm
Nikon Zf | LAOWA 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom | @15mm f/5.6
Nikon Z7ii | LAOWA 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom | @15mm f/2.8

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