Description

Introducing the Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens

The Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens is a manual, wide-angle, fixed pancake lens, available in Leica M and Fuji X mounts.

Inspired by the pancake lenses of the 1950s, this 28mm lens protrudes only about 25.4mm from the camera body. It is designed for compact setups where size is a concern: rangefinder cameras, lightweight mirrorless cameras, street photography, or scouting on the go.

The aperture covers the range from f/2.8 to f/16. At f/2.8, it allows you to work in available light, for example at concerts or in night photography, while maintaining a usable depth of field depending on the subject’s distance. Focusing is entirely manual, with a focus lever for direct adjustment.

The minimum focusing distance is approximately 40 cm. The optical formula incorporates one aspherical element, three HRI elements, and a multi-coated front element. Distortion control aims to maintain the alignment of horizontal and vertical lines, useful for interiors, facades, and urban settings.

Case studies

• Street photography with a compact body, thanks to the pancake profile which limits bulk.
• Location scouting and interior documentation, using a 28mm camera suitable for confined spaces.
• Shooting concerts or night scenes at f/2.8 in available light.
• Environmental portrait, incorporating the context around the subject with a wide angle.
• Lightweight architecture and urban facades, with distortion correction to preserve the lines.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Does the Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens exist in multiple mounts?

Yes. It is available in Leica M mount and Fuji X mount. The choice depends on the camera body used and the flange focal distance required by the mount.

2. Does this lens cover full frame?

Yes, the Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens is listed as full-frame. Therefore, it can be used as a 28mm wide-angle lens on a compatible full-frame camera body.

3. Is the focus autofocus?

No. The focus is manual. The barrel incorporates a focus lever to facilitate adjustment, particularly for fast shooting or street photography.

4. What is the minimum focusing distance?

The minimum distance is approximately 40 cm. This allows you to get closer to the subject for -up shots or compositions with a strong foreground.

5. What does the ultra-thin profile of this lens mean?

The lens protrudes only about 25.4 mm from the body. This pancake design reduces the overall thickness of the camera-lens assembly for transport and discreet shooting.

Key features of the Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 lens:

• Pancake profile: only about 25.4 mm protrusion from the case.
• Bright fixed wide-angle lens: 28mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a maximum aperture of f/16.
• Direct manual focusing: integrated focus lever for mechanical control of distance.
• Minimum usable distance: focusing possible at approximately 40 cm from the subject.
• Refined optical formula: one aspherical element, three HRI elements and one multi-coated front element, with distortion control.