7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 vs Meike 35 mm f/0.95
7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 focuses 2 cm closer. Meike 35mm f/0.95 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the 7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 is a 35mm f/0.95 prime, and the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 is a 35mm f/0.95 prime. On paper the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 better than the Meike 35 mm f/0.95?
- Focuses 2 cm closer (0.37 m vs 0.39 m)
Why is the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 better than the 7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95?
- More aperture blades (13 vs 12)
- $41 cheaper ($208 list price vs $249 list price)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2020)
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 | Meike 35 mm f/0.95 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 | f/0.95 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 369 g ◆ | 380 g |
| Dimensions | 63 x 62 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.37 m ◆ | 0.39 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 12 | 13 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 10 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Price | $249 list price | $208 list price ◆ |
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Sample frames
7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 or the Meike 35 mm f/0.95?
- The 7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 weighs 369 g, 11 g less than the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 (380 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 or the Meike 35 mm f/0.95?
- The 7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 focuses down to 0.37 m, against 0.39 m for the Meike 35 mm f/0.95.
- Do the 7Artisans 35 mm f/0.95 and the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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