Thypoch introduces a lightweight autofocus prime for Fujifilm X

Thypoch has released its first autofocus prime for Fujifilm X: the 23mm f/1.4 Sculptor, priced at $349. The lens weighs 283 g and is billed as the lightest and most affordable in its class.

Thypoch launches a fast autofocus lens for Fujifilm X

Thypoch has introduced the AF 23mm f/1.4 Sculptor, its first autofocus lens for the Fujifilm X mount. It is also the first autofocus prime in the manufacturer’s lineup. The new lens costs $349 and offers a field of view equivalent to that of a roughly 35mm lens on full frame.

This focal length is suitable for a range of genres, including street photography, landscapes, portraits and travel. Thypoch was previously known primarily for its manual-focus lenses with classic designs, including the Simera 50mm f/1.4 and Ksana 21mm f/3.5. The company then entered the autofocus lens market with the Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 zoom for Sony E full-frame cameras.

The Voyager received a score of 78 out of 100 based on seven sources, with an overall verdict of Good. It is a compact, weather-sealed standard zoom with an internal zoom mechanism and a constant f/2.8 aperture. Its strengths include portability and center sharpness. Its weaknesses include image quality at the edges at 50mm and inconsistent autofocus when shooting fast-moving subjects.

Design and specifications

The Sculptor’s appearance carries on the Voyager’s design, combining diagonal lines, vintage influences and modern elements. Its optical construction consists of 12 elements in ten groups. According to the manufacturer, the lens is designed to deliver sharpness across the entire frame even at its maximum f/1.4 aperture. A ten-blade aperture is positioned behind the optical elements.

The lens is 71.4 mm long and has a 52 mm filter thread. It weighs 283 g. The minimum focusing distance is 0.25 m, and the maximum magnification is approximately 0.13×. This is not a macro lens.

Comparison with other 23mm lenses

The Sculptor’s most direct competitor is the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR. It costs $1,049.95, weighs 375 g and is 77.8 mm long. The Thypoch model is significantly lighter and cheaper.

Another option is the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary. The lens currently sells for $609 after a $50 discount and has a good reputation. It weighs 340 g and is 76.9 mm long, making it considerably heavier than the new Thypoch lens as well.

For comparison, the TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 costs $113.99 and weighs about 230 g. It is just 40.5 mm long, but this model offers manual focus only.

Price and availability

The Thypoch Sculptor AF 23mm f/1.4 is now available for preorder at $349, with deliveries expected soon. The company positions it as the most affordable f/1.4 23mm autofocus prime for Fujifilm X cameras and the lightest autofocus lens of its class in the system. Lens photos courtesy of Thypoch.