Thypoch announced a new Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount. Named after the Sanskrit Kṣaṇa (क्षण), the Ksana Series represents the Eastern concept of the “instant”. As the first lens of the Ksana series, the 21mm f/3.5 blends classic aesthetics with vintage rendering. Pre-orders are now open at ($549):
- US: B&H Photo
- Worldwide: Thypoch store
Previous coverage of Thypoch lenses can be found here.
Key features of the new Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount:
- Retro look in Epoch Coating 73: restoring the warm, amber glow and signature flares of 1970s Japanese optics
- Vintage-inspired body with a scalloped focus ring and crescent-shaped tab
- Ultra compact size with a weight of 131g and a height of 27mm
- 8 elements in 6 groups (1 ASPH, 2 ED & 3 HRI lenses)
- Featuring a 9-blade diaphragm for rounded highlights and crisp sunstar at f/4
- Wide-angle lens with a 21mm focal length and a 0.5m minimum focusing distance
- Tactile resistance point at 0.7 m on the focus ring
- Available in M mount, black and silver versions
- MSRP: USD 549/EUR 479
90.6° Ultra-Wide Angle
Exclusively designed for M-mount cameras, the Ksana 21mm delivers an expansive 91° field of view. Perfect for travel landscapes, street photography, architectural shots, and indoor space captures, it effortlessly creates an immersive visual experience.
Ksana 21mm: Ultra-Lightweight Design
Weighing only 131g/0.28lbs with a length of 27mm/1in, the Ksana 21mm features an ultra-slim and lightweight build ideal for extended handheld shooting. It is the go-to lightweight choice for travel, street snaps, and daily life documentation.
Gold Coating for Superior Anti-Glare Performance
Equipped with gold coating and a 6-element-in-8-group optical structure, the Thypoch Ksana 21mm effectively suppresses backlight glare and ghosting. Suitable for diverse lighting conditions—such as outdoor sunlight, night scene lighting, and indoor window light—it ensures clear, true-to-life image quality.
Precise Detail Capture for Street Photography
With a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m, paired with rangefinder coupling and a crescent focusing lever, the Ksana 21mm m mount lens enables fast, accurate capture of close-up subjects: from street vignettes and food stills to portrait close-ups.
Full-Frame Coverage for Versatile Shooting Scenarios
Fully covering the full-frame image circle, the Ksana 21mm is compatible with mainstream M-mount bodies including Leica M. Whether you’re shooting epic landscapes, documentary-style street photos, or casual daily snapshots, it delivers a premium wide-angle perspective.
Note: The lens hood is not included. Please purchase it separately as an optional accessory.
타이포크에서 광각 렌즈가 새로 출시되었군요. Ksana 라는 이름으로 21mm F3.5 렌즈군이 새롭게 런칭됐습니다. 타이포크 처음에는 생소한 제조사의 이름 정도로 기억되다가 화질이 좋아서 인기가 꽤 많아진 느낌입니다. 저도 관심은 가긴 했는데.. 렌즈 형태나 가격이 써드파티 치고 썩 마음에 드는 편은 아니었던..
물론 다짜고짜 라이카 디자인을 카피하기 보다는 독자적인 디자인은 선보이려 노력하는 것 같아 응원하는 편입니다. 이번 21미리 라인업은 꽤나 컴팩트한 디자인이라서 인기가 많지 않을까 싶네요.
유저로서는 선택지가 많아지는 것, 언제나 반가운 소식입니다~~
