Why can the Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 surpass other 50mm f/2 lenses?
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This Eureka 50mm f/2 review is a text summary of a YouTube video produced by Matt Osborne. He compared the Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2, Light Lens Lab Elcan 50mm f/2, Leica Summicron V5, and Voigtlander 50mm f/2 APO.
The Eureka 50mm f/2 is only 2.7 cm when folded, and it expands to 4.12 cm when in use. Its size is similar to the Light Lens Lab Elcan 50mm, but it is slightly longer when extended.
Eureka 50mm f/2 weighs only 120 grams, designed for portability, which is demonstrated in the picture below.
With the hood attached, there are no obstructions for the rangefinder.
Highlights of the Eureka 50mm f/2
1) Good image quality when shooting portraits, with clean imaging and a unique bokeh effect.
2) Noticeable vignetting at wide angles, but improves when the aperture is opened up.
3) The Eureka 50mm f/2 can create unique sun stars and lens flares, adding personality to photos.
4) Sharpness is sufficient to handle various shooting scenarios, featuring a retro-modern rendering style.
5) The Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 performs excellently on high-resolution sensors (like the Leica M11 monochrome camera), producing sharp and well-toned images.
Some sample images
(f/2 shoot)
Conclusion
If you want to create film photos at wide open, the Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 will be optimal. The Light Lens Lab 50mm will be better at optical rendering, which has heavy vignetting and softer corners. If you enjoy capturing portraits on the Leica M3, the Eureka 50mm f/2 would win because of its great sharpness.
The Eureka 50mm f/2 comes with a front cap, a rear cap, a UV filter, and a photo book. The Aluminum Version weighing 120g is priced at 579 USD / 549 EUR, and the Brass Version weighing 218g at 859 USD / 809 EUR.
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