7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 vs 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II
7Artisans 35mm f/2 is 27 g lighter. 7Artisans 35mm f/2 has a newer design.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 better than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II?
- 27 g lighter (205 g vs 232 g)
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 55 mm)
Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II better than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0?
- Newer design (2022 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 | 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | — |
| Weight | 205 g (7.23 oz) ◆ | 232 g |
| Dimensions | 47 x 41 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.70 m (27.56 inches) | 0.7 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 10 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 8 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 43 mm ◆ | 55 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Price | — | $250 launch price |
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 or the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II?
- The 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 weighs 205 g, 27 g less than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II (232 g).
- Do the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 and the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark 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 or the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 or the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 Mark II better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
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