Thypoch Makes Changes

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Thypoch, the newer Chinese lens maker, is getting rid of its auto-locking infinity switch after photographers kept complaining about it. Instead, some lenses will get a crescent-shaped focus tab for smoother handling.

The lock, which snapped into place at infinity, annoyed plenty of users many of which called it a “constant point of irritation.” Others liked it, saying it made mounting lenses easier.

Thypoch listened and future lenses won’t have it, starting with updated Simera 28mm and 35mm models coming in March or April. Some existing lenses, like the Eureka 50mm f/2, will keep the lock, but all new Eureka lenses will ditch it for good.