Overview
The Thypoch Simera-C 16mm T1.9 Cine Lens (Sony E) is an ultrawide cinema prime designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, combining a dramatic wide-angle perspective with a fast T1.9 aperture for cinematic imaging in low-light environments. Its compact and lightweight construction makes it especially well suited to handheld operation, gimbal balancing, drone work, and capturing dynamic perspectives in confined shooting spaces. The 16mm focal length delivers an expansive field of view ideal for narrative filmmaking, architecture, interiors, establishing shots, and immersive documentary work.
Built with a sophisticated optical design featuring aspherical, low-dispersion, and high-refractive lens elements, the Simera-C delivers sharp imagery with controlled distortion and reduced chromatic aberration. A 16-blade diaphragm produces smooth, rounded bokeh and natural focus falloff, helping subjects stand out against the background despite the wide focal length. Multilayer coatings further improve contrast while minimizing flare and ghosting for cleaner highlights and more controlled cinematic rendering in difficult lighting conditions.
Core Features
- The fast T1.9 maximum aperture supports low-light cinematography and shallow depth-of-field control.
- Its compact cine housing is optimized for handheld rigs, gimbals, drones, and tight shooting environments.
- Two aspherical elements help maintain sharpness while reducing distortion across the frame.
- Three low-dispersion lens elements minimize chromatic aberration and improve overall image clarity.
- Three high-refractive lens elements contribute to a compact optical design with improved image performance.
- The 16-blade iris creates smooth, rounded bokeh with pleasing cinematic focus transitions.
- Multilayer coatings suppress flare and ghosting while improving contrast and color fidelity.
- Standard 0.8 MOD gearing supports compatibility with professional follow focus systems.
Designed for Expansive Cinematic Perspectives
The 16mm focal length delivers a dramatic full-frame field of view well suited to immersive environmental shots, sweeping establishing scenes, architecture, interiors, and action sequences. Its wide perspective also enables creative low-angle and close-proximity compositions while preserving a strong sense of spatial depth.
Compact Cinema Housing for Flexible Production
Despite its full-frame coverage and bright aperture, the Simera-C maintains a highly portable form factor that integrates easily into lightweight production setups. The compact dimensions and moderate weight simplify balancing on stabilizers and support efficient handheld operation during fast-moving productions.
Optical
| Focal Length | 16mm |
| Maximum Aperture | T1.9 |
| Minimum Aperture | T16 |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | Diagonal: 106° Horizontal: 96° Vertical: 73° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 16 cm |
| Optical Design | 15 Elements in 11 Groups |
| Aperture/Iris Blades | 16 |
General
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Focus Scales | Metric, Imperial |
| Gear Standard | 0.8 MOD |
| Gear Rotation | Focus: 210° |
| Electronic Communication | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Physical
| Filter Thread | 62 mm x 0.75 |
| Tripod Mounting | No |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 67 mm, Length: 79.3 mm |
| Weight | 490 g |
What's Included
- Thypoch Simera-C 16mm T1.9 Cine Lens (Sony E)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Shims
- Screws
- Screwdriver
- Barcode: 91117
- UPC Barcode: 842463105430
- Supplier Code: TP-SC1619-E