7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II § 03 Head to head
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II vs Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical
7Artisans 35mm f/2 has a wider field of view. Voigtlander 40mm f/2 has a longer reach.
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 Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical is a 40mm f/2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II better than the Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical?
- Wider field of view (35mm vs 40mm)
Why is the Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical better than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II?
- Longer reach (40mm vs 35mm)
- 27 g lighter (205 g vs 232 g)
- Focuses 40 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.7 m)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 55 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2022)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II has the edge: it goes wider, to 35mm against 40mm.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II | Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 40mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | — | Full frame |
| Weight | 232 g | 205 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | — | 32 x 68.3 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m | 0.3 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 10 |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 7 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 55 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Price | $250 launch price | — |
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical
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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 Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical?
- The Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical weighs 205 g, 27 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 Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical?
- The Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical 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 Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical 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 Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Septon 40 mm f/2 Aspherical has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
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