7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II § 03 Head to head
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II vs Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 35 mm f/2 ZM
7Artisans 35mm f/2 has a newer design. Zeiss 35mm f/2 has a smaller filter thread.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 35 mm f/2 ZM is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 1 advantage each.
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II 
Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 35 mm f/2 ZM 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II better than the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 35 mm f/2 ZM?
- Newer design (2022 vs 2004)
Why is the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 35 mm f/2 ZM better than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II?
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 55 mm)
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II | Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 35 mm f/2 ZM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | — | Full frame |
| Weight | 232 g ◆ | 240 g (8.47 oz) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 10 |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 7 groups | 9 elements in 6 groups |
| Filter size | 55 mm | 43 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2022 | 2004 |
| Price | $250 launch price | — |
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Sample frames
Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 35 mm f/2 ZM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 35 mm f/2 ZM?
- The 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II weighs 232 g, 8 g less than the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 35 mm f/2 ZM (240 g).
- Do the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II and the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 35 mm f/2 ZM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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