$349: Thypoch launches the Sculptor 23mm f/1.4 lens for Fujifilm X cameras
A light autofocus lens at 283 g, about 67% cheaper than Fujifilm's own equivalent.
Thypoch made a lens for Fujifilm cameras that costs far less than Fujifilm's own. It is light and focuses by itself. We are waiting for tests to see how good it is.
Hype check
Quieter than it deserves. This one matters more than the coverage suggests.
Our editorial opinion, based on the sources below. How we score
Your call: hype or real?
Real = it will matter in daily use. Hype = louder than it is. One vote, and it can’t be changed.
Our view and readers’ views are opinions, not statements of fact about a product.
Why it matters
X-camera owners get a 35mm-equivalent lens at a much lower price.
Skip: nothing changes for you.
The details
- It costs $349 in the US and is available now.
- The Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR is listed at $1,049, so the gap is about 67%.
- It weighs 283 g, is 71.4 mm long and takes 52 mm filters.
- It has 12 elements in 10 groups and a 10-blade aperture.
- Closest focus is 0.25 m, with an aperture ring that has an A position and a manual focus ring.
- The sources have not published independent tests yet.
Receipts
One trusted outlet reports it. Not confirmed yet. Open the sources and check us.
Written with the help of AI tools and checked against the sources above. How we work
See a mistake? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
