7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull § 03 Head to head
7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull vs Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II
7Artisans 35mm f/1.7 is 43 g lighter. Voigtlander 35mm f/1.5 is 0.4 stops brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull is a 35mm f/1.7 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II is a 35mm f/1.5 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull 
Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull better than the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II?
- 43 g lighter (145 g vs 188 g)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2022)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II better than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull?
- 0.4 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.5 vs f/1.7)
- 4 mm shorter (53 mm vs 57 mm long)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.5 m vs 0.7 m)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 10)
- Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 40.5 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull has the edge: it is 43 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull has the edge: it is 43 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II has the edge: its f/1.5 aperture gathers more light than f/1.7.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II has the edge: its f/1.5 aperture gathers more light than f/1.7.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull | Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.5 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) ◆ | 188 g (Type I), 284 g (Type II) |
| Dimensions | 36 x 57 mm | 36 x 53 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) | 0.5 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 6 groups | 9 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 40.5 mm | 39 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2026 | 2022 |
| Price | $369 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Voigtlander
- 57 × 36 mm
- 53 × 36 mm
The 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull is 4 mm longer and 43 g lighter than the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II.
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II?
- The Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II opens to f/1.5, against f/1.7 on the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull, 0.4 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II?
- The 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull weighs 145 g, 43 g less than the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II (188 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II?
- The Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II focuses down to 0.5 m, against 0.7 m for the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull.
- Do the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull and the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull has the edge: it is 43 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull or the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 35 mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM Type I / Type II better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/1.7 Seagull has the edge: it is 43 g lighter to carry.
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