Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens (Leica M, Silver)

Overview

The Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens (Leica M, Silver) is a compact full-frame wide-angle prime designed for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras and photographers seeking a blend of cinematic vintage character and modern optical precision. The versatile 35mm focal length makes it well suited to street photography, documentary work, environmental portraiture, travel, and everyday shooting, while the bright f/2 maximum aperture supports low-light performance and shallow depth of field control. Its slim profile and lightweight 199 g construction make the lens especially comfortable for daily carry and discreet handheld shooting.

At the core of the lens’s distinctive rendering is Thypoch’s custom Epoch Coating '84, engineered to reproduce the gold and purple flare characteristics associated with classic 1980s cinema lenses while preserving modern contrast and sharpness. The optical construction incorporates aspherical, ED, and HRI elements to maintain edge-to-edge detail and minimise aberrations, while the 10-blade diaphragm creates smooth, layered bokeh with a soft nostalgic rendering style. Combined with tactile manual controls and close-focus capability down to 50 cm, the Ksana 35mm f/2 delivers a refined shooting experience for photographers who value both character and precision.

Core Features

• The versatile 35mm focal length balances environmental context and natural perspective for street, documentary, travel, and everyday photography.
• The bright f/2 maximum aperture supports low-light shooting and enhanced depth of field control.
• Epoch Coating '84 produces vintage-inspired gold and purple flare characteristics reminiscent of classic 1980s cinema lenses.
• One aspherical, one ED, and two HRI elements help maintain edge-to-edge sharpness and minimise optical aberrations.
• The 10-blade iris creates smooth rounded bokeh with soft, layered rendering for cinematic image character.
• Its slim lightweight construction enhances portability and handling for everyday rangefinder photography.

1980s-Inspired Flare Rendering with Modern Sharpness

Thypoch’s custom Epoch Coating '84 gives the Ksana 35mm a distinctive visual signature, recreating the gold and purple flare characteristics associated with vintage 1980s cine lenses while maintaining modern optical clarity and contrast.

• Epoch Coating '84 produces soft nostalgic flare rendering with gold and purple highlights.
• Aspherical, ED, and HRI elements help maintain high image sharpness across the frame.
• The optical design balances cinematic character with modern image fidelity.

Compact Everyday Handling for Leica M Cameras

Designed for Leica M-mount rangefinder systems, the lens maintains a slim profile that pairs naturally with compact camera bodies for comfortable daily shooting. The scalloped focusing ring and dedicated aperture ring provide tactile manual control, while the close-focusing capability down to 50 cm supports more immersive compositions and detail-focused framing.