Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 26 minutes ago
This new 50mm collapsible lens from Thypoch took me by surprise. It was announced seemingly out of nowhere and has a uniquely vintage design. I wanted to find out if it was mostly a gimmick, or could hold up to modern optical standards.
Thypoch Eureka: bit.ly/3FX9zOb (Get a discount and free shipping using the code HASHEMMCADAM)
Thanks to instagram.com/acbum and instagram.com/jhfxxng for their help shooting the video!
Colour film processed & scanned by Irohas Photo: irohasphoto.com
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►GEAR USED IN VIDEO
Leica M-A rangefinder (new) - bhpho.to/3ty7uly
Leica M-A rangefinder (used) - bit.ly/3TAZDOT
Eureka 50mm (aluminium) - bit.ly/4fLCUaR
Fujifilm Acros II - amzn.to/484RwO1
Ilford Pan F - amzn.to/3VvvPnp
Harman Phoenix - bhpho.to/45hwNHh
Kodak Ultramax - bhpho.to/4aP5pBj
Kodak Ektachrome - bhpho.to/4aSp5UT
►GEAR USED FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO:
DJI Action 2 - amzn.to/3knvFhA
Rode Wireless Go II - amzn.to/3dOdGxx
Canon EOS R6 - amzn.to/3VH9AIH
Canon RF 35mm 1.8 - amzn.to/3R8EOqH
Thypoch Simera 28mm 1.4 - bhpho.to/4aYWrmB.
Urth adapters & filters - bit.ly/45AP2Gy
Atomos Monitor - amzn.to/3BdVVAI
Rode PodMic - amzn.to/3c8XOFw
SE Dynamite pre-amp - amzn.to/42k3UXF
►WHAT I USE FOR HOME DEVELOPING AND SCANNING:
Paterson developing tank - amzn.to/3TwrFek
Rocket air blower - amzn.to/2G0pZpN
Negative sleeves - bhpho.to/47gAXyw
Negative binder - bhpho.to/3v93RmD
Canon 5D MK IV - bhpho.to/3vaVzLa
Canon EF 100mm Macro - bhpho.to/3NDO05X
The Essential Film Holder - bit.ly/47nuFOg
L116T LED light - amzn.to/3GMzKUE
Negative Supply Riser - bit.ly/48564xU
🎞 Negative Lab Pro for converting scans - Get a free trial at bit.ly/41WQYab
►SOCIAL
💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj
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📷 Hashem on Instagram - instagram.com/hashemmcadam
📺 My Personal Youtube channel - @hashemmcadam
🧾 My Blog - exaframe.com/blog
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►CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Design
02:40 - Image rendering/performance
04:13 - Bokeh
05:15 - Flares
05:40 - Distortion
05:50 - Focus accuracy
06:14 - samples
06:49 - Who is it for?
08:30 - samples
08:59 - Price, value
09:37 - Quality, finish
10:20 - Zeiss Sonnar comparison
11:52 - Image info + samples
14:27 - Criticisms
15:31 - My final thoughts
16:47 - Conclusion & thanks
#thypoch #leica #eureka50
This new 50mm collapsible lens from Thypoch took me by surprise. It was announced seemingly out of nowhere and has a uniquely vintage design. I wanted to find out if it was mostly a gimmick, or could hold up to modern optical standards.
Thypoch Eureka: bit.ly/3FX9zOb (Get a discount and free shipping using the code HASHEMMCADAM)
Thanks to instagram.com/acbum and instagram.com/jhfxxng for their help shooting the video!
Colour film processed & scanned by Irohas Photo: irohasphoto.com
►SUPPORT
🖼️ Prints - hashem.darkroom.com
☕ Buy me a Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm
📘 Buy my Zine - exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip
👕 Merch Shop - pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com
Note: Many of the following are affiliate links. You can use them at no extra cost to yourself, but in turn, help support me with a small commission on qualifying purchases.
►GEAR USED IN VIDEO
Leica M-A rangefinder (new) - bhpho.to/3ty7uly
Leica M-A rangefinder (used) - bit.ly/3TAZDOT
Eureka 50mm (aluminium) - bit.ly/4fLCUaR
Fujifilm Acros II - amzn.to/484RwO1
Ilford Pan F - amzn.to/3VvvPnp
Harman Phoenix - bhpho.to/45hwNHh
Kodak Ultramax - bhpho.to/4aP5pBj
Kodak Ektachrome - bhpho.to/4aSp5UT
►GEAR USED FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO:
DJI Action 2 - amzn.to/3knvFhA
Rode Wireless Go II - amzn.to/3dOdGxx
Canon EOS R6 - amzn.to/3VH9AIH
Canon RF 35mm 1.8 - amzn.to/3R8EOqH
Thypoch Simera 28mm 1.4 - bhpho.to/4aYWrmB.
Urth adapters & filters - bit.ly/45AP2Gy
Atomos Monitor - amzn.to/3BdVVAI
Rode PodMic - amzn.to/3c8XOFw
SE Dynamite pre-amp - amzn.to/42k3UXF
►WHAT I USE FOR HOME DEVELOPING AND SCANNING:
Paterson developing tank - amzn.to/3TwrFek
Rocket air blower - amzn.to/2G0pZpN
Negative sleeves - bhpho.to/47gAXyw
Negative binder - bhpho.to/3v93RmD
Canon 5D MK IV - bhpho.to/3vaVzLa
Canon EF 100mm Macro - bhpho.to/3NDO05X
The Essential Film Holder - bit.ly/47nuFOg
L116T LED light - amzn.to/3GMzKUE
Negative Supply Riser - bit.ly/48564xU
🎞 Negative Lab Pro for converting scans - Get a free trial at bit.ly/41WQYab
►SOCIAL
💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj
📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - instagram.com/pushingfilm
📷 Hashem on Instagram - instagram.com/hashemmcadam
📺 My Personal Youtube channel - @hashemmcadam
🧾 My Blog - exaframe.com/blog
►WEBSITE
🏠 exaframe.com
I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.
If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50
►CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Design
02:40 - Image rendering/performance
04:13 - Bokeh
05:15 - Flares
05:40 - Distortion
05:50 - Focus accuracy
06:14 - samples
06:49 - Who is it for?
08:30 - samples
08:59 - Price, value
09:37 - Quality, finish
10:20 - Zeiss Sonnar comparison
11:52 - Image info + samples
14:27 - Criticisms
15:31 - My final thoughts
16:47 - Conclusion & thanks
#thypoch #leica #eureka50
