§ 03 Head to head

7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II vs Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II

7Artisans 35mm f/2 has a newer design. Voigtlander 35mm f/2 is 22 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 Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II better than the Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II?

  • Newer design (2022 vs 2021)

Why is the Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II better than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II?

  • 22 g lighter (210 g vs 232 g)
  • Focuses 12 cm closer (0.58 m vs 0.7 m)
  • Smaller filter thread (39 mm vs 55 mm)
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Which should you buy?

By use
  • street For street photography, the Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II has the edge: it is 22 g lighter to carry.
  • travel For travel, the Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II has the edge: it is 22 g lighter to carry.
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Specification

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Specification7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark IIVoigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II
Focal length35mm 35mm
Maximum aperturef/2 f/2
Minimum aperturef/22 f/16
Lens typePrime lens Prime lens
Format—Full Frame
Weight232 g 210 g (7.41 oz) ◆
Dimensions—52 x 28.1 mm
Minimum focusing distance0.7 m 0.58 m (22.83 inches) ◆
Image stabilizationNo No
Aperture ring—Yes
Aperture blades10 10
Optical construction8 elements / 7 groups 8 elements / 5 groups
Filter size55 mm 39 mm ◆
Lens mountLeica M Leica M
Released2022 2021
Price$250 launch price —
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Sample frames

Shot on each lens

Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II

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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 Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II?
The Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II weighs 210 g, 22 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 Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II?
The Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II focuses down to 0.58 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 Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II 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 Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II better for street photography?
For street photography, the Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II has the edge: it is 22 g lighter to carry.
Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II or the Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II better for travel?
For travel, the Voigtlander Ultron 35 mm f/2 Aspherical VM Vintage Line II has the edge: it is 22 g lighter to carry.
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