7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II § 03 Head to head
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II vs Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph
7Artisans 35mm f/2 is 88 g lighter. Leica 35mm f/2 focuses 40 cm closer.
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 Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II 
Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II better than the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph?
- 88 g lighter (232 g vs 320 g)
- $7,945 cheaper ($250 launch price vs $8,195 launch price)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2021)
Why is the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph better than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II?
- Focuses 40 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.7 m)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 10)
- Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 55 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II has the edge: it is 88 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II has the edge: it is 88 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II | Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | — | Full frame |
| Weight | 232 g ◆ | 320 g |
| Dimensions | — | 53 x 40.9 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m | 0.3 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 11 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 7 groups | 10 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 55 mm | 39 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Price | $250 launch price ◆ | $8,195 launch price |
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Sample frames
Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph
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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 Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph?
- The 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II weighs 232 g, 88 g less than the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph (320 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph?
- The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.7 m for the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II.
- Do the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II and the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph 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/2.0 Mark II or the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II has the edge: it is 88 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2.0 Asph better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II has the edge: it is 88 g lighter to carry.
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