Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH – Instead of avoiding backlighting, incorporate it as a form of expression.

“Epoch Coating ’84” maintains natural contrast and gradation in direct sunlight, while producing a distinctive gold or purple-tinged flare in backlit situations. For example, you can use it to let light in from behind a person at sunset in the summer, or to frame a shot on a path where sunlight filters through the trees. Just a slight change in the angle of the light can alter the look of a photograph, even in the same location. Instead of relying solely on post-processing, you can find the light at the moment of shooting and incorporate it into your composition. Enjoy the slow, deliberate process of creating your photograph, a unique advantage of manual focus lenses.

User-friendly 35mm lens that captures even the atmosphere of the city.

35mm is a focal length that makes it easy to capture not only the subject in front of you, but also the surrounding scenery and sense of distance naturally. It is useful in a variety of situations, such as streetscapes while traveling, walking paths to capture time with family and friends, and food on a table. Because it doesn’t require you to get too close to the subject and allows you to preserve the atmosphere of the moment, it is a lens that makes it easy for users who are using a manual focus lens for the first time to grasp the image they want to capture.

The lens barrel is approximately 27mm long and weighs about 199g. Despite using a brass lens barrel, it has been designed to be compact and easy to carry around, along with the M-type body. It won’t be a burden even when you wear it around your neck for long periods of time while walking around town, and you’ll naturally be able to raise the camera when you want to capture a shot.

Classical appearance and comfortable operation

The Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 lens barrel is made of brass. The understated silver chrome finish and moderate weight beautifully complement the classic M-type camera. The aperture ring features knurling for easy gripping. The crescent-shaped focus lever is easy to operate with your fingertips even while holding the camera, supporting fine focusing. The aim is for simple operation that makes each action—picking up the camera, moving the focus ring, and pressing the shutter—feel comfortable.

Achieves both sharpness at the point of focus and smooth bokeh.

The lens construction consists of 8 elements in 5 groups, including one aspherical lens, one ED lens, and two high-refractive index lenses. The lens produces a sharp, in-focus area while creating a smooth, flowing bokeh towards the background. Additionally, the lens makes a person stand out naturally from the surrounding landscape, or captures the details of street signs, windowsills, or other intricate details found while traveling. It also offers both classic colors and a beautiful light diffusion, while also possessing the sharpness characteristic of modern lenses.

Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH Minimum focusing distance: 0.5m

The minimum focusing distance is 0.5m. You can get one step closer to your subject for table photography, close-ups of small objects, or close-ups of people’s hands. There is a slight resistance at the 0.7m position of the focus ring. This design allows you to intuitively understand the range in which you can shoot with the rangefinder and the range in which you can switch to live view by feel. Capture cityscapes quickly with the rangefinder, and then carefully fine-tune the focus with live view at close range. You can switch between the two shooting methods depending on the distance to your subject.

Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH Main specifications

Two types of lens hoods specifically designed for the Ksana series will also be released simultaneously.

Lens hoods for the “Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH.” and “Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH.” lenses will also be released simultaneously. They feature a button-type quick-release mechanism, allowing for smooth attachment and detachment depending on the shooting situation. The metal exterior matches the design of the lens body, resulting in a compact and unified appearance when attached.

Ksana TP-LHMB-F Lens Hood for 35mm Lens

Ksana TP-LHMS-E Lens Hood for 21mm Lens