Thypoch Simera-C Ultra-Wide 21mm Lens Released – Completing the Simera-C Series

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by Alexandra ThompsonDecember 4^th, 2024

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Thypoch has expanded the Simera-C lens set with a new addition: the Ultra-Wide 21mm T1.5. This is the fifth lens in their cine lens lineup, joining the 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm. The lens is compact and lightweight at 78.6mm/3.09in long and weighs in at 491g/1.08 lbs, so it sounds perfect for shooting in tighter spaces. Let’s have a look!

Thypoch, a sister company of DZOFILM, has launched the last lens in their Simera-C line, adding the ultra-wide 21mm to the series of compact high-speed cine primes. Inspired by the Simera photography edition of lenses, the initial four lenses in this series were released in October 2024. The lenses are full-frame and compatible with many cinema cameras on the market. Referred to as Thypoch’s “storytelling lens,” they offer a balance between the realism of still photography and the softness of film. The lenses minimize chromatic aberration and provide refined bokeh and edge fall-off, which, according to Thypoch, offers a slight softness that adds dimensionality and should be a perfect choice for cinematic storytelling.

The features of the new Simera-C 21mm T1.5 are consistent with the other lenses in this series:

• 16 aperture blades for smooth and rounded bokeh
• 210° focus control throw
• 67mm front diameter (excluding 75mm T1.5 of 72mm), and M62*0.75 filter size (excluding 75mm of M67*0.75)
• Dual focus scales in metric and imperial units

The minimum focusing distance is 0.23m / 9.05in and is the closest focusing lens in the series. It measures 78.6mm / 3.09in and weighs 491g / 1.08 lbs. With a minimum focusing distance of 0.23 meters, this lens should offer some nice close-up shots with good detail.

The lens features two aspherical elements, three low-dispersion elements, and three high-refractive-index elements designed to reduce flare and chromatic aberration. It delivers consistent resolution across the frame and retains natural texture, particularly at portrait distances. Because of its compact size and weight, the lens can be used in more diverse situations, including setups like the DJI Ronin 4D for aerial or action shots, and shooting scenes in tight or confined spaces.

Price and availability

The Simera-C FF 21mm T1.5 lens, offered in a black E-mount version, is set to begin shipping this month with a price tag of $879/€799. The complete Simera-C 5-lens set (21mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm), packaged in an aluminum hard case with a shoulder strap and sized for carry-on luggage, is priced at $4,048/€3,679. For more information and further details, please see the Thypoch website.

How would this lens stack up against other wide-angle lenses you’ve worked with? Do you own a lens from the Simera-C series, and what is your experience with it? Let us know in the comments.