This 28mm is 97% perfect

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28mm might be my favourite focal length when it’s done well, especially for documentary and street photography style work.
The image feels like you’re really there. The photographer didn’t just observe it from a distance, they existed in the scene.
personally, 35mm is still my most used as I find it easier to come away with something okay
and then I think 50mm and longer starts to feel like there’s a separation between the photographer and the moment.
however, a 28mm photograph has more of an impact on how it makes me feel. but it’s just so much more difficult to execute.
With that being said, as soon as I started shooting on the Leica m11p at the end of last year I bought the 35mm summilux. But coming out of 2023 shooting on Q2 which is 28mm a little part of me did miss the 28 focal length.
Well… fast forward a couple weeks - Thypoch got in touch and sent me this, the Simera 28mm f/1.4. It’s been 2 months since I’ve had my hands on the lens and today I thought I’d share my opinion.
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[@oliverbiggsdp]

Completely agree that 28mm and up close just makes it feel really nice and present. But when doing street/doc/journalism type stuff I just feel so anxious about getting as close as I'd realistically like for the most pleasing image. I find that a 35mm is a happy medium for me when I'm photographing real people and locations.

[@CianMcsweeney]

I've only ever felt super comfortable shooting 28mm with a Ricoh GR, it's size and "point and shoot" looks allow me to get much closer without making people wary of it

[@JamesParsons1]

Wonderful review, glad you stayed away from specs and just spoke about the experience itself

[@MikeChudley]

Let the photos and experience do the talking

[@00-chris-0]

The infinity-lock is actually a remnant from the old screw-mount times. Locking the focus ring helped a lot with unscrewing the lenses back then. I had a Canon 50 1.4 LTM some time ago and this one had the lock ... and I hated it as well ;-)

[@IanPayne]

I am using the wide angle adaptor on my x100v taking it to 28 ish mm more and more these days. Shooting from the hip is so much easier than with the 35.

[@atmaka]

I have one of this in silver. Because the focus ring is really close to the mount, with the infinity lock it will be easier to attach/remove the lens. It’s an unpopular opinion but I like it 😊

[@Daarafsh]

A few months ago, I received the 35mm version of this lens from Typoch, and it's become my go-to lens for my X-Pro 3. I love the way it renders colors. I'm excited to try the 28mm version as well, and I can't wait to take it out for some street photography.

[@Malick333]

Size wise ... when you put it next to the 28MM 1.7 of the Q/2/3, it's significantly smaller... about the same length, but significantly smaller in diameter. Basically I was surprised how "small" it was in person, but yeah, it's a chunky boy when compared to other compact lenses.

[@edshotsdotcodotuk]

The size probably isn't just the 1.4 but the closer than 70cm at 40cm. Love the zone focus dots.

[@xjc1988]

I thought about buying the lens in this video, but since I prefer a light lens, I chose the Voigtlander 28mm F1.5 Type 1 (250g).

[@IOSALive]

Mike Chudley, You're so talented! I had to hit the like button!

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you!!

[@LaFuenteOnFilm]

23-28mm is just 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@colinthecameraguy]

Ooooh they will soon be releasing a version in X-Mount! I look forward to someone making a comparison between the Symera 28mm and the Voigtlander Ultron 27mm!

[@MyYouLogin]

I wish though they had 28mm equivalent instead 😔, otherwise it looses its appeal (at least to me :()

[@JS-shim]

Why didn’t you just keep using your Q2? I bought a SL3 because I needed a body to use different focal lengths and different lens lines, but I kept my Q2 and always take it with me to be my primary or secondary camera. In Leica pricing terms, a Q2/Q3 costs the same as buying a Leica 28mm SL or M lens. The other advantage is that rather than fiddling around and changing lenses on a SL or M, with a Q2/3 you can pull the camera out of your bag and it is immediately ready to go.

[@alholston-smith7631]

Nice lens, similar to the Zeiss 28mm f/2, and smaller also. The silver front ring is polished metal, so it will not,show marks from mounting filters or the lens shade. Since this is s locking ring mount, I prefer polished metal here, the lens shade hides the silver ring. Also, you will get better Micro contrast, if you use the lens shade in most situations. It also adds a bit of protection for the lens. I have the Zeiss 28mm with the F mount, and it is also a wonderful lens, and was a favorite of Hollywood Cine photographers. Cheers

[@zoomento]

28mm (or wider) rules!

[@ka_sh_iif]

28 Elmarit is so awesome, it’s such a sharp tiny lens. Yes it’s 2.8 but for street I don’t really care. I have it paired with an M11 and…😮‍💨 I love the portability of the setup.

[@MikeChudley]

I played with a 28mm elmarit this weekend… the size is gooooood

[@ka_sh_iif]

@@MikeChudley I guarantee you’ll make the switch to it if you use it consistently. I’ve never met anyone who uses this lens that isn’t obsessed with it. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

I have both the Leica Summilux-M and Elmarit-M 28 mm lenses. The Lux is impressive optically. The Elmarit is no slouch optically and it’s light and tiny. I’m on overseas travel now, and while I wanted the versatility of the Lux, I took the Elmarit with me for use on my M11 Monochrom and digital CL (with an M-Adapter-L). As was mentioned in the video, I don’t like the bright rim on the Thypoch lens. To my eye, that might look nicer if the lens was silver anodized.

[@deanhindmarch_]

This thing looks like an absolute peach. On my wishlist alongside an M11...

[@devroombagchus7460]

Thanks! I agree 97%. Weight and size are very important to me.

[@michaellin4652]

Hello Mike. First of all, great video. Thank you for sharing. I'm curious to know where you heard about Thypoch releasing infinity lock-less versions of the M mount 28mm in the future. Wondering if this is just speculation or a confirmed update from Thypoch.

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for the kind words - good question! Thypoch told me directly as I was editing this video and communicating with them.

[@michaellin4652]

​@@MikeChudley Thank you. The lens having infinity lock is literally the only hindrance for me from buying this lens. Good to know they've taken in feedback and are going to make a change for the better.

[@andrewanderson3216]

I hear the Voiglander Ultron 28mm f2 is Amazing lens

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

Why a M11 and cheap lenses? Seems the wrong way around.

[@joeensley3912]

Ahhh now we now why they’re on sale at B&H

[@classic.cameras]

Why not just unscrew the infinity lock on your lens?

[@danc7939]

I always hated the silver ring on the voigtlanders as well. Just give me an all black lens! In saying that I’ll be getting this based on the price vs quality benefits!

[@MikeChudley]

My thoughts exactly. The benefits are very good

[@leolecal]

Are they releasing a 28mm equivalent on Fuji X mount or the exact same 28mm? In my opinion that focal length on Fuji is way overpopulated.

[@shuailuo8637]

They released 28mm X mount now

[@MilleIdeAlex]

Ciao come si chiama il modello di Laica? Grazie

[@SJMPhotography]

So 18mm APS-C?

[@deejaybeephoto]

Sorry Mike. It retails for £684 in the UK!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for clarifying - I've seen a few different options! Maybe people can just find the best price haha

[@glennsak]

Same focal length as an iPhone. Does that make it less special?

[@MikeChudley]

Which iPhone is 28mm? None of the recent ones.

[@glennsak]

@@MikeChudley You are correct. I was referencing the iPhone 11, 12, 13 which has a similar 26mm focal length. This is the focal length that many love in the Leica Q series.

[@justamanwithanopinion]

Give me 35 or give me death 😅

[@brianhinesley]

is there a reason my comments are getting deleted?

[@MikeChudley]

They shouldn’t be getting deleted? What did you comment?

[@Stickybutton]

Nah, everything is distorted…. no subject concentration and everything is more or less in focus. Too much visual noise as everything is included. All I have seen are snapshot quality photos..

[@janihonkala8154]

97% perfect😂😂😂 LOL🤣🤣🤦‍♂️

[@RS-Amsterdam]

If you are really picky you would not say it is as good as a summi 😂😢 I swap your 35 summi for another cheap 35 if you like hehe then you're double happy . Get real man 😂

[@MikeChudley]

Quality is as good.

[@RS-Amsterdam]

@@MikeChudley for someone without any knowledge of optics and does not know where to look for

[@MikeChudley]

My eye balls have worked wonderfully so far.