Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M?

The 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II weighs 232 g, 278 g less than the TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M (510 g).

Do the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II and the TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M 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 TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M better for street photography?

For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II has the edge: it is 278 g lighter to carry.

Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M better for travel?

For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II has the edge: it is 278 g lighter to carry.

§ 03 Head to head

7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II vs TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M

Name: TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M
Brand: TTartisan
Price: 468 USD

7Artisans 35mm f/2 is 278 g lighter. TTartisan 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 TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II comes out ahead, 2 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

TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M

f/2 · 35mm · 510 g

Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II better than the TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M?

278 g lighter (232 g vs 510 g)
$218 cheaper ($250 launch price vs $468 list price)

Why is the TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M better than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II?

Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 55 mm)

Which should you buy?

By use

street For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II has the edge: it is 278 g lighter to carry.
travel For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II has the edge: it is 278 g lighter to carry.

Specification

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Specification	7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II	TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M
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 ◆	510 g
Dimensions	—	77 x 60 mm
Minimum focusing distance	0.7 m	0.70 m
Image stabilization	No	No
Aperture blades	10	10
Optical construction	8 elements / 7 groups	12 elements / 9 groups
Filter size	55 mm	52 mm ◆
Lens mount	Leica M	Leica M
Released	2022	2022
Price	$250 launch price ◆	$468 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 TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M?: The 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II weighs 232 g, 278 g less than the TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M (510 g).
Do the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II and the TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M 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 TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M better for street photography?: For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II has the edge: it is 278 g lighter to carry.
Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the TTartisan 35 mm f/2.0 APO Leica M better for travel?: For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II has the edge: it is 278 g lighter to carry.