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A camera lens with "SINEAR 1:1.4/50 ASPH Ø49" inscribed on it is shown against a bright red background. The lens cap marked "Thypoch" lies in front. "PetaPixel Reviews" is displayed in the bottom left corner.

Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 Review: Crisp and Clean

Having previously used both the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 and Simera 75mm f/1.4, I was expecting great things from the 50mm f/1.4. I've come to find that the Thypoch Simera series is characterized by clean, crisp optics and affordable prices. At $749, the Simera 50mm f/1.4 for M-mount is certainly far more attainable than the equivalent Leica lenses, but can it still deliver high-quality optical performance?