The Black and White Photo Awards 2025 is delighted to welcome ThyPoch as a sponsor of this year’s edition. Known for blending innovation with vintage design, ThyPoch brings a distinct and refined touch to the world of photography.
As part of its collaboration, ThyPoch is contributing its remarkable Simera 35mm f/1.4 lens to the Absolute Winner prize, alongside the €1,000 cash award. This combination not only rewards artistic excellence but also provides the winner with a high-performance creative tool to continue exploring the power of black and white imagery.
The Simera 35mm: Precision Meets Poetic Expression
The Simera 35mm is a reimagined classic, crafted for photographers who demand both precision and expressive freedom. With a fast f/1.4 aperture, a 14-blade diaphragm, and a floating element design, this lens offers stunning cinematic bokeh and sharp resolution from infinity to just 0.45 meters. It’s ideal for portraits, street scenes, and intimate close-ups.
Its refined optical structure includes high-refractive-index elements and aspherical components for exceptional clarity, minimal aberration, and superb flare resistance. The timeless design features a retro-inspired depth-of-field scale, an aperture ring with “Sun” and “Moon” icons to switch between click and declick modes, and a tactile focus guide at 0.7m for smooth manual control.
Compatible with E, RF, Z, and X mounts, the Simera 35mm pairs elegance with performance for modern photographers who value both craft and style.
A Record-Breaking Edition of the Awards
The 2025 edition of the Black and White Photo Awards is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with more than €8,000 in prizes to be awarded across several categories. Open to photographers around the world, the competition celebrates the expressive power of black and white photography in all its forms.
Entries are open until June 15, offering participants a chance to showcase their best work and gain international recognition. With sponsors like ThyPoch joining forces, this edition reinforces the awards’ commitment to honoring timeless vision while encouraging bold, contemporary creation.