7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II vs Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS
7Artisans 35mm f/1.2 is 202 g lighter. Samyang 35mm f/1.2 has a physical aperture ring.
The 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II is a 35mm f/1.2 prime, and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS is a 35mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II 
Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II better than the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS?
- 202 g lighter (218 g vs 420 g)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.28 m vs 0.38 m)
- Higher maximum magnification (0.17x vs 0.13x)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (46 mm vs 62 mm)
Why is the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS better than the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II?
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II has the edge: it is 202 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II has the edge: it is 202 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II | Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 218 g ◆ | 420 g (0.93 lbs) |
| Dimensions | — | 67.5 mm (diameter) x 74 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.28 m ◆ | 0.38 m (14.96 in) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17x ◆ | 0.13x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E |
| Released | 2020 | — |
| Price | $139 list price | — |
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Sample frames
7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II
Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II or the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS?
- The 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II weighs 218 g, 202 g less than the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS (420 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II or the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS?
- The 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II focuses down to 0.28 m, against 0.38 m for the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS.
- Do the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II or the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II has the edge: it is 202 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II or the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II has the edge: it is 202 g lighter to carry.
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