(1 Minute Read)A quick review of the Collapsible lens Eureka 50mm f/2

六月 21, 2024

The Eureka 50mm f/2 lens marked the debut of Thypoch’s second Eureka series. How does it stack up against rivals like the Leica Summicron-M 50 f/2 and the Light Lens Lab 50mm Elcan? If you’re on the hunt for a versatile 50mm lens, Benj Haisch's YouTube review might offer some valuable insights.

 

This Eureka 50mm f/2 review highlights its vintage-modern design and performance on the Leica M11.

 

Highlights

📷 Compact collapsible lens with a classic look (Measuring 2.7cm when collapsed, and 4.12cm when extended)

📷 Surprisingly good optics, performs well at f2 and f5.6

📷 Mix of vintage and modern aesthetics, suitable for higher megapixel cameras

📷 Small form factor, easy for travel and minimal styling (weighing 120g and 218g respectively)

📷  12-blade aperture diaphragm, declicked aperture mode with Infinity lock

📷 Sharp images on M10 and M9, vintage look at wide open f2

📷 Offers vintage lens characteristics with modern performance, suitable for street and landscape photography.

 

Sample shots on the Eureka 50mm f/2


 

 

 

 

In addition, the Eureka 50mm f/2 revives the classic Taylor Hobson 50mm f2 Anastigmat. It offers a shorter minimum focusing distance of 0.9m, compared to the typical 1m. The Thypoch Eureka 50mm uses an advanced double-gauss lens design, comprising 6 elements in 4 groups, ensuring sharpness from the center to the edges and precise detail, while effectively reducing chromatic and spherical aberrations.

 

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