7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 vs 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II
7Artisans 35mm f/1.2 is 68 g lighter. 7Artisans 35mm f/1.2 focuses 7 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 is a 35mm f/1.2 prime, and the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II is a 35mm f/1.2 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 better than the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II?
- 68 g lighter (150 g vs 218 g)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 46 mm)
Why is the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II better than the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2?
- Focuses 7 cm closer (0.28 m vs 0.35 m)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 68 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 68 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 | 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 150 g ◆ | 218 g |
| Dimensions | 55 x 36 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m | 0.28 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.17x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 43 mm ◆ | 46 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Price | — | $139 list price |
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Sample frames
7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2
7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 or the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II?
- The 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 weighs 150 g, 68 g less than the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II (218 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 or the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II?
- The 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II focuses down to 0.28 m, against 0.35 m for the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2.
- Do the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 and the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II 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 or the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 68 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 or the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 Mark II better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 68 g lighter to carry.
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