{"id":20343,"date":"2026-03-28T16:34:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creatorkitdepot.com\/?p=20343"},"modified":"2026-03-28T16:34:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:34:45","slug":"thypoch-ksana-21mm-f-3-5-review-a-sprinkle-of-classic-canon-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creatorkitdepot.com\/?p=20343","title":{"rendered":"Thypoch Ksana 21mm f\/3.5 Review: A Sprinkle of Classic Canon Magic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"fluid-iframe\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\">\n<p><iframe title=\"It&#039;s Rare I Like a Wide Angle Lens This Much\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3rkevteKYfI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>An ultra-wide lens is not something I often reach for. They can be useful as interior architecture lenses, for capturing dramatic vistas, and even for the occasional shot on the street, however, I usually find the propensity of the lenses to capture so much in the frame a tricky proposition. <\/p>\n<p>I often have to be very close to my subject, or I need to be in front of majestic open spaces. It turned out to be perfect timing that I had trips planned to both the mountains of China and the deserts of New Mexico. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846227\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846227\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8905-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A black, modern rangefinder camera with a textured grip and attached lens is placed on a blue grid-patterned surface, with a black background behind it.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8905-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8905-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8905-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8905-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8905-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8905-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8905.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846227\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Thypoch Ksana 21mm f\/3.5 comes in M-mount and makes for a compact travel lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Thypoch Ksana 21mm f\/3.5: How It Feels<\/h2>\n<p>I also had access to an awesome travel companion in the form of the Thypoch Ksana 21mm f\/3.5. Mounted for Leica M cameras. The Ksana 21mm proved to be incredibly small at only 4.6 ounces (131 grams), and barely extended more than an inch away from the Leica M11 I tested it on. This was not a bulky ultra-wide optic to carry around.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846223\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846223\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8900-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A black camera lens with white and orange markings showing aperture and focus distances, placed upright on a blue cutting mat with grid lines.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8900-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8900-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8900-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8900-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8900-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8900-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8900.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846223\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The lens is lightweight, and only extends an inch from the camera.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The machining on Thypoch lenses is always premium, with beautifully knurled and scalloped focusing rings, and a finger cutout designed into the Ksana 21mm. The aperture ring has a slightly wider diameter so as not to interfere with the focusing ring. The click-stops are solid, and the aperture is easy to find regardless of the tiny dimensions of the lens. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846222\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846222\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8899-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up photo of a camera lens placed on a blue grid-patterned surface, showing the lens glass and engraved text detailing the lens model and specifications, with a black background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8899-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8899-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8899-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8899-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8899-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8899-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8899.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846222\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The manual focus ring and aperture ring are machined beautifully.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can mount common (for Leica) 39mm filters to the front of the lens, and the Ksana couples perfectly with the rangefinder. However, there is no 6-bit coding on the lens mount, so don\u2019t expect the EXIF data to know which focal length is being used. There isn\u2019t much else to point out about the handling of this compact and simple little lens. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846224\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846224\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8901-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A vintage camera lens with distance and aperture markings lies on its side on a blue grid-patterned surface.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8901-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8901-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8901-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8901-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8901-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8901-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8901.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rangefinder cam was perfectly compatible with the M11, and the finish is worthy of a prestigious line.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>New Mexico gave me a great opportunity to shoot tight streets and panoramic landscapes all in one place. The framing of the 21mm lens does not have any matching frame lines within the Leica M11, but I found the extreme edges of the viewfinder to be a close approximation. You could use a separate optical viewfinder if desired. However, I found myself using the LCD panel most of the time for a reason which I\u2019ll explain shortly. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846226\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846226\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8902-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A camera lens positioned with its mount facing up rests on a blue grid-patterned surface, with a black background behind it.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8902-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8902-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8902-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8902-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8902-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8902-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8902.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846226\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can clearly see the amber-gold coatings, which give a unique tone to your images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Thypoch Ksana 21mm f\/3.5: How It Shoots<\/h2>\n<p>Bokeh on this lens is smooth-looking, and any out-of-focus areas have a pleasant look free of distractions. That being said, a 21mm lens with an f\/3.5 aperture is not often going to provide shallow depth of field. In most situations, the entire frame will be largely in focus, so the bokeh quality is not a big concern for me. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846026\" style=\"width: 531px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009654-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"A stone statue of the Virgin Mary with folded hands and a beaded rosary, set beneath a wooden roof with sunlight highlighting the figure and trees visible in the background.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009654-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009654-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009654-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009654.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bokeh on the Ksana is free of distractions and quite smooth in appearance. The background is rarely even out of focus, though.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009660-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"An adobe archway frames the view of a historic church with two bell towers under a clear blue sky. Sunlight casts tree shadows on the wall and ground, with greenery flanking the entrance path.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009660-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009660-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009660-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009660.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009681-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A shadow of a person wearing a hat is cast on an adobe-style building with a barred window, under a clear blue sky. Bare trees and courtyard elements are visible in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009681-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009681-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009681-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009681-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009681-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009681-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009681.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009684-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"A metal bench casts a shadow on the sidewalk in front of a window with colorful abstract bars and a heart-shaped security grill. Sunlight highlights the bench and part of the window, creating strong contrasts.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009684-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009684-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009684-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009684.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Likewise, LoCA, or longitudinal chromatic aberration, is not an issue on slower wide-angle lenses like the 21mm Ksana. The shots are free of any distracting color fringing, and the contrast of the lens is quite punchy overall. The color rendering of the lens does have some beautiful surprises, though, and this is why I was relying so heavily on the LCD panel to compose.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846036\" style=\"width: 531px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009695-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white photo of a stone statue of a woman in a hooded robe, hands clasped in front of her chest, standing under a wooden roof with stacked stone walls in the background.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009695-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009695-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009695-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009695.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ksana is sharp and well corrected. I really enjoyed the quality of it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009688-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A dirt path runs alongside a white, weathered building with green-trimmed doors and windows. Shadows from nearby trees fall across the scene. A traffic cone and a water spigot labeled &quot;01&quot; are near the building.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009688-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009688-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009688-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009688-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009688-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009688-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009688.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009699-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A bronze statue sits on a stone base in a sunlit courtyard with red stone tiles. Long shadows stretch across the ground, and a stucco wall with small windows and protruding wooden beams lines the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009699-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009699-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009699-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009699-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009699-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009699-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009699.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009685-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"Adobe-style tan tower with two windows and an emblem, casting strong shadows under a deep blue sky. Power lines cross the scene, and trees are visible in the background.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009685-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009685-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009685-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009685.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Ksana 21mm has unique lens coatings that shine with a golden glow on the front element of the lens. When the lens is used on overcast days or pointed away from bright light sources, I would say that the color rendering is quite neutral with a slight lean towards the warmer side. However, when pointed towards sources of light, the lens shines, literally. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846029\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846029\" style=\"width: 531px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009677-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"A marble grave marker for Benita B. Ortiz (1869\u20131953) features a saint statue, with sunlight shining behind it and a tree and cross visible in the background.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009677-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009677-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009677-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009677.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is a beautiful amber glow from the special lens coatings, and the sunstars are dramatic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009728-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"A large tree stands beside a dirt path under a clear blue sky, with sunlight shining through its branches and creating a starburst effect. Shadows stretch across the ground, and hills are visible in the background.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009728-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009728-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009728-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009728.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009712-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"The sun sets over a hilly, rocky landscape, casting long rays and lens flares across the scene. A jet\u2019s contrail is visible in the sky, and the terrain is illuminated in warm, golden light.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009712-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009712-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009712-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009712.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009743-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"A metal bridge spans over a calm river with the sun shining through its beams, creating a starburst effect. Rocky hills and sparse vegetation line the riverbanks under a clear blue sky.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009743-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009743-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009743-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009743.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The golden coatings are designed to mimic the amber rendering of classic Canon FD lenses, and although the flare and washed-out areas are very well controlled, the prominent ghosting of the lens glows with a vivid amber tone. When I first read about this, I was quite skeptical, but the actual appearance of the ghosting is both dramatic and pleasant. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846025\" style=\"width: 531px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009652-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden crosses are propped up along a sunlit, leaf-covered forest path. The sun shines through bare tree branches, casting long shadows and illuminating the rustic scene.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009652-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009652-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009652-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009652.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can see the warmth created by the lens coatings and amber ghosting. Contrast is still retained positively.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009705-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"A stop sign stands beside a curved road at sunset, casting a long shadow on the pavement. Rolling hills and mountains appear in the background under a partly cloudy sky.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009705-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009705-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009705-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009705.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009721-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A car drives down an empty road at sunset, with a view of pink clouds in a blue sky over a desert landscape and hills. The car\u2019s side mirror and window are visible in the foreground.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009721-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009721-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009721-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009721-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009721-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009721-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009721.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009659-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden cross stands under an archway, casting a shadow on tiled ground, with sunlight shining through tree branches in the background beside adobe buildings.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009659-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009659-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009659-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009659.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I found myself seeking out the sun to place it creatively within the frame and see where the ghosting would fall on the LCD screen. I could see this effect also being quite desirable in video applications. The sunstars are also gorgeous out of this lens when shot at tight apertures. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846049\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846049\" style=\"width: 531px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009765-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a white shirt and dark pants leans against a sunlit wall under colorful hanging prayer flags in a narrow outdoor corridor. Light streams through a slatted roof above.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009765-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009765-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009765-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009765.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The light in New Mexico is naturally warm and soft.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009759-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A sunlit adobe courtyard with red-orange walls, a turquoise door, small windows, potted plants, and a white sculpture on a pedestal at the center. Shadows create geometric patterns on the stone floor.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009759-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009759-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009759-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009759-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009759-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009759-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009759.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009756-531x800.jpg\" alt=\"A white stucco wall with a blue-trimmed door covered by a metal grate, partially shaded by bright sunlight. Pink blossoms from a tree cast shadows on the wall and ground.\" width=\"531\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009756-531x800.jpg 531w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009756-212x320.jpg 212w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009756-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009756.jpg 1328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009751-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A sunny street scene with people walking and sitting outside a tan adobe-style building with green doors, balconies, and striped awning. Leafless trees cast shadows on the sidewalk.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009751-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009751-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009751-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009751-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009751-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009751-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009751.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The lens may have a vintage-looking rendering of flare, but the contrast and sharpness are very modern. The lens is full of detail in the center of the image at f\/3.5. Stopping the lens down provides a noticeable level of contrast and punch, but the sharpness was already present. Corners had some minor issues with vignetting and softness present at the widest aperture. Going to f\/8 helped quite a bit to reduce these issues, but the extreme corners never quite get there. An Astro photography lens this is not, but it excels at most street and landscape situations. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846181\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846181\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thypoch-21mm-Center-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Side-by-side comparison of two camera test charts, labeled f\/3.5 (left) and f\/8 (right), each featuring color bars, grayscale blocks, concentric circles, arrows, and images of currency.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thypoch-21mm-Center-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thypoch-21mm-Center-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thypoch-21mm-Center-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thypoch-21mm-Center-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sharpness in the center of the image is excellent, even at wider apertures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846182\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thypoch-21mm-Corner-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Two side-by-side test charts show a Canadian one-dollar bill and focus targets. The left side is labeled f\/3.5 and the right f\/8, demonstrating different aperture effects on sharpness and depth of field.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thypoch-21mm-Corner-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thypoch-21mm-Corner-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thypoch-21mm-Corner-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thypoch-21mm-Corner-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Corner sharpness never quite gets to full clarity and there is some vignetting for sure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846020\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009618-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A city skyline with modern skyscrapers is reflected in calm water at sunset, creating a symmetrical, mirror-like effect. The sky is clear with a warm, golden hue.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009618-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009618-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009618-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009618-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009618-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009618-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009618.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">China was an interesting counterpoint to the deserts of New Mexico.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009647-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A person sprays water to clean the side of a large cream-colored bus labeled &quot;CD-TRANS&quot; with Chinese characters, parked on a gravel surface near mountainous terrain.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009647-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009647-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009647-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009647-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009647-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009647-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009647.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009641-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A large black dog on a chain stands on rocky ground near unfinished concrete bridge pillars in a mountainous, cloudy landscape with a dirt road and misty hills in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009641-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009641-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009641-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009641-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009641-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009641-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009641.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009632-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A dramatic black and white photo of a rugged mountain peak illuminated by sunlight, with sharp ridges and dark shadows in the foreground and background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009632-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009632-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009632-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009632-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009632-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009632-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009632.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009620-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A glowing blue geodesic dome is in the foreground, with illuminated red and yellow skyscrapers towering in the background against a cloudy night sky. Trees are visible on the left side of the image.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009620-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009620-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009620-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009620-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009620-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009620-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009620.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009610-800x531.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white photo of a car speeding through a dimly lit tunnel, with bright lights on the ceiling and an empty pedestrian sidewalk to the right. Light can be seen at the tunnel's end.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-846019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009610-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009610-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009610-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009610-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009610-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009610-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/L1009610.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/p>\n<h2>Thypoch Ksana 21mm f\/3.5: A Great Addition<\/h2>\n<p>This little Thypoch lens really surprised me. It has an obvious weakness with its relatively slow aperture, but the compact size and optical performance are really pleasing. This is also one of those rare lenses that just begs to be pointed at bright light sources. You\u2019ll constantly be seeking to create flare and ghosting just to see what will happen. The Ksana 21mm turns out to be a perfect companion for shooting cityscapes and glowing sunsets. The $549 price is also very reasonable for such a fun little optic. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_846221\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-846221\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8895-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A camera lens with a &quot;Thypoch&quot; branded lens cap rests on a blue, grid-patterned surface against a black background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-846221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8895-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8895-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8895-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8895-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8895-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8895-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/petapixel.com\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NM-8895.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-846221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thypoch as a brand are making some seriously inventive optics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Are There Alternatives?<\/h3>\n<p>The Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f\/3.4 lens is an ideally well-corrected lens, but the cost is exorbitant. Voigtlander makes an excellent 21mm VM f\/3.5 Color-Skopar lens which is beautifully made, and only slightly more expensive. Neither of these alternatives will provide the warm-glow ghosting, however. <\/p>\n<h3>Should You Buy It?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The little Ksana 21mm is easy to travel with, and features a unique look to the images that goes well beyond being a gimmick. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An ultra-wide lens is not something I often reach for. They can be useful as interior architecture lenses, for capturing dramatic vistas, and even for the occasional shot on the street, however, I usually find the propensity of the lenses to capture so much in the frame a tricky proposition. 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