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Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Lens (Nikon Z, Black)

BH #THTPS28ZBLK • MFR #TP-S28Z-BLK
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Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Lens (Nikon Z, Black)
Key Features
  • Full Frame | f/1.4 to f/16
  • Fast, Vintage-Inspired Prime
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Declickable Aperture Ring
Designed in homage to the legendary Kern Macro-Switar lens for Alpa 35mm cameras, the black Nikon Z-mount Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Lens puts its bright, low-light friendly optics into a sleek aluminum housing for high-quality imagery in a wide range of shooting scenarios. Its large aperture also enhances depth of field effects like bokeh and subject-background separation. Featuring a declickable aperture ring and a grooved focus tab, the lens' manual focus design is both tactile and wieldy. The optical design features an extra-low dispersion element, two high-refractive index elements, and an aspherical element for clarity from the center to edge of the frame.
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Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Overview

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Designed in homage to the legendary Kern Macro-Switar lens for Alpa 35mm cameras, the black Nikon Z-mount Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Lens puts its bright, low-light friendly optics into a sleek aluminum housing for high-quality imagery in a wide range of shooting scenarios. Its large aperture also enhances depth of field effects like bokeh and subject-background separation. Featuring a declickable aperture ring and a grooved focus tab, the lens' manual focus design is both tactile and wieldy. The optical design features an extra-low dispersion element, two high-refractive index elements, and an aspherical element for clarity from the center to edge of the frame.

Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Specs

Focal Length
28mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/1.4
Minimum: f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
75°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.3' / 0.4 m
Optical Design
11 Elements in 7 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
14
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.1 x L: 2.8" / ø: 54 x L: 72.1 mm
Weight
0.8 lb / 368 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.465 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.1 x 5.1 x 4.5"

Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Reviews

This Lens makes me "Hyper Focused"

By Tom
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-21

I purchased the Thypoch Simera 28mm f1.4 to challenge myself. It is my first manual lens since moving to digital decades ago. The lens has been permanently affixed to my Fujifilm X-E5 since I received it. The aperture ring clicks, and the focus ring operates smoothly. Images are excellent; sharp where they are supposed to be with a nice falloff to a pleasant bokeh. The only image problem I have experienced is a lens flare when shooting at night. My mistake, I could have avoided the issue if I had used the provided hood. Be prepared. This lens is long and heavy, reflecting its 1.4 aperture and build quality. The size and weight, once you get used to it, offer a sense of solid security. I ended up getting a grip for the X-E5, which with this lens, gives me a solid setup. Another quirk of the lens is Thypoch’s method of showing the focal range. Rather than using lines to show the focus range, Thypoch uses red dots on the barrel. Although stylish, the small markings can be difficult to see. I am still getting used to manual focusing and gauging depth-of-field. But after decades of working in auto, I have enjoyed the challenge and the responsibility of a manual lens. Admittedly, I have become “hyper-focused” on learning more about depth-of-field, zone focusing, etc. So, be prepared; you might find yourself going down the same rabbit hole. If you do, below is a table that helps me set “acceptable focus” distances using the aperture and focus ring distance markings.

Good For The Money

By KB
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-29

I Bought This Lens On Sale At B&H F(or Nikon Z Mount) While Waiting For The Voigtlander 28/2 Apo Lanthar To Be Issued In Z Mount. I've Used It On Z6II, Z7II, And Z8 Cameras. The Lens Is Surprisingly Good. The Focus Scale Is Longer At Infinity Than Close Up--very Unusual. There Is Some Kind Of Cam Action That Takes Over The Focus When Passing About 1 Meter From The Infinity Direction. Unfortunately, The Focus Markings On My Copy Are Way Off, So I Made My Own Marks With A Paint Marker. Excellent Lens Fro Zone Focusing, Because Of The Long Focus Scale. The Lens Generates A Large Ghost-type Flare Across The Axis From Any Very Bright Light Source That's In-shot. Sharpness-wise, At The Outer Edges Of The 24x36 Frame At F/4, It Outperforms My Old Zeiss ZF 28/2. At F/5.6 It Is Absolutely Sharp Across The Frame All The Way To The Edges. Maintains Impression Of Good Sharpness Even At F/11. Good For Deep-focus Shots. Overall Contrast Is Lower Than Modern Nikon, Zeiss Or Voigtlander Lenses. Color Has A Warm Bias. I Wish It Focused Closer.

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Does the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 for Nikon Z ...

Does the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 for Nikon Z support the manual focus assist features one the ZF?
Asked by: Vicki
Since the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 for Nikon Z lacks communication pins, it does not support all manual focus assist features. The lens will still support things like Focus Peaking, but will not support focus confirmation.
Answered by: James P
Date published: 2026-01-20

Hi, for the Nikon Z Mount. B&H is selling the ...

Hi, for the Nikon Z Mount. B&H is selling the latest "without" the infinity tab/switch lock? Or still come with it?
Asked by: Gary
The Nikon Z mount version of the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Lens (Nikon Z, Black) includes a focus tab, like the E, X, and RF versions of the lens. The infinity lock is only used on the Leica M mount version of the lens.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2025-03-05

Does it have contacts for transmitting settings ...

Does it have contacts for transmitting settings info?
Asked by: Richard
The Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Lens (Nikon Z, Black) is a manual-focus lens that does not have contacts to communicate with the camera.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2024-09-10

Are there any known issues with getting true ...

Are there any known issues with getting true infinity focus on the dedicated mount (non M) versions of this lens?
Asked by: Paul
The Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Lens (Nikon Z, Black) (B&H# THTPS28ZBLK) is designed to work well and achieve infinity focus with any Nikon Z-mount camera. We are not aware of any infinity focus problems at this time with our stock and expect it to perform flawlessly. The ones we sell have been rated exceptionally highly by our own customers.
Answered by: Yoni S
Date published: 2025-03-13

Can you use a 49mm filter AND the lens hood at the

Can you use a 49mm filter AND the lens hood at the same time?
Asked by: Jonathan
Yes, a 49mm filter and lens hood can be used at the same time on the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Lens (Nikon Z, Black).
Answered by: Marvin H
Date published: 2026-02-26

Is the Nikon Z Mount on B&H the latest version ...

Is the Nikon Z Mount on B&H the latest version which is the Type II?
Asked by: Phoebe
Yes, the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Lens (Nikon Z, Black), BH #THTPS28ZBLK, is the latest version, which is the Type II with a crescent-shaped tab.
Answered by: Cindy H
Date published: 2025-12-22

Do their lenses have electronic contacts for EXIF ...

Do their lenses have electronic contacts for EXIF information (Fujifilm X-mount)?
Asked by: James
The Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Lens does not have electronic contacts, so it will not provide any EXIF data.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2024-09-10

Hello what is the focal length with the fuji ...

Hello what is the focal length with the fuji mirrorless crop cameras? i.e. XT5, etc....
Asked by: Felipe
When mounted on the FUJIFILM X-T5 Mirrorless Camera, the Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 Lens (FUJIFILM X, Black) has an equivalent angle of view as a 42mm lens on a full-frame camera.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-06-27
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