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Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2
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Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2

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KEY FACTS
BrandThypoch
Announcement dateMay 2026
Released2026
Production started2026
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional optical performance with modern formula combining ASPH, ED, and HRI elements for sharpness and bokeh
+Ultra-compact at just 198.6g and 27mm length, ideal for everyday carry and travel photography
+Premium brass construction with distinctive 1980s-inspired Epoch Coating 84 producing characteristic gold-purple flares
+Distinctive film-like rendering with punchy colors and excellent color saturation, especially in skies
+Fast f/2 aperture balances practical speed with manageable size for reportage and street photography
+Beautiful mechanical design with smooth focus ring and equidistant aperture click-stops
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only, requiring deliberate composition and focus peaking on mirrorless adapters
−Wide-open vignetting and softer corner sharpness at f/2; improves significantly when stopped down
−Not optimized for clinical technical perfection; prioritizes character over corner-to-corner consistency
−At $599, premium pricing for a manual-focus lens without autofocus features

General

Brand
Thypoch
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
May 2026
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2026
Production started
2026
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH is a compact M-mount prime that expands the Ksana lineup with the timeless 35mm reportage perspective. The lens impresses straight out of the gate at f/2 with nightscapes that are crisp and clean, with overall look that is modern, detailed, and very sharp. It is beautifully made, compact, and full of personality, with a rendering style that feels distinctly nostalgic without tipping over into gimmick, making it a very strong case for itself for photographers who want something that feels special.

Optical design

Focal length
35mm
Maximum aperture
f/2
Aperture range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
f/2 to f/16
Optical formula
8 elements in 5 groups
Aspherical elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
1 ASPH
Ed elements
1 ED (extra-low dispersion)
Hri elements
2 HRI (high-refractive index)
Angle of view
63° diagonal, 54° horizontal, 38° vertical

Coating

Type
Epoch Coating 84'
Characteristic
1980s-inspired, gold-purple flares
Color signature
Green/amber tint, warm rendering

Build materials

Construction
Solid brass
Finish options
Black paint (semi-gloss) and silver (copper-chrome plated)
Focus mechanism
Manual focus with crescent-shaped focus tab
Focus ring rotation
90° from MFD to infinity
Focus tab resistance
Soft click stop at 0.7m

Physical specifications

Length flange to front
27mm
Front diameter
52.4mm
Filter size
E39 (39mm)
Minimum focus distance
0.5m

Mount

Type
Leica M-Mount
Image circle
43.5mm (full-frame coverage)

Optics

Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
10020

Physical

Lens weight
199 g