Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH?

The Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH weighs 198.6 g, 33 g less than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II (232 g).

Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH?

The Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH focuses down to 0.5 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 Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 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 Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH better for street photography?

For street photography, the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH has the edge: it is 33 g lighter to carry.

Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH better for travel?

For travel, the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH has the edge: it is 33 g lighter to carry.

§ 03 Head to head

7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II vs Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH

Name: Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH
Brand: Thypoch
Price: 599 USD

7Artisans 35mm f/2 is $349 cheaper. Thypoch 35mm f/2 is 33 g lighter.

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 Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II

f/2 · 35mm · 232 g

Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH

f/2 · 35mm · 198.6 g

Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II better than the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH?

$349 cheaper ($250 launch price vs $599 list price)

Why is the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH better than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II?

33 g lighter (198.6 g vs 232 g)
Focuses 20 cm closer (0.5 m vs 0.7 m)
Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 55 mm)
Newer design (2026 vs 2022)

Which should you buy?

By use

street For street photography, the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH has the edge: it is 33 g lighter to carry.
travel For travel, the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH has the edge: it is 33 g lighter to carry.

Specification

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Specification	7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II	Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 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	198.6 g (7.01 oz) ◆
Dimensions	—	27 x 53 mm
Minimum focusing distance	0.7 m	0.5 m (19.69 inches) ◆
Image stabilization	No	No
Aperture ring	—	Yes
Aperture blades	10	10
Optical construction	8 elements / 7 groups	8 elements / 5 groups
Filter size	55 mm	39 mm ◆
Lens mount	Leica M	Leica M
Released	2022	2026
Price	$250 launch price ◆	$599 list price

Video reviews

4 on YouTube

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Questions

Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH?: The Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH weighs 198.6 g, 33 g less than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II (232 g).
Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH?: The Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH focuses down to 0.5 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 Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 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 Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH better for street photography?: For street photography, the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH has the edge: it is 33 g lighter to carry.
Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH better for travel?: For travel, the Thypoch Ksana 35 mm f/2 ASPH has the edge: it is 33 g lighter to carry.