7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 vs Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM
7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 is 112 g lighter. Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 is a 35mm f/2.8 prime, and the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM is a 35mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 
Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 better than the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM?
- 112 g lighter (88 g vs 200 g)
- 27 mm shorter (28 mm vs 55 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (34 mm vs 43 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2008)
Why is the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM better than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8?
- More aperture blades (10 vs 7)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 112 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 112 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 | Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 88 g ◆ | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Dimensions | 56 x 28 mm | 52 x 55 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.06x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 7 elements in 5 groups |
| Filter size | 34 mm ◆ | 43 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2026 | 2008 |
| Price | $428 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Carl
- 28 × 56 mm
- 55 × 52 mm
The Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM is 27 mm longer and 112 g heavier than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8.
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Sample frames
Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 or the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM?
- The 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 weighs 88 g, 112 g less than the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM (200 g).
- Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 or the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 112 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 or the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 35 mm f/2.8 ZM better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 112 g lighter to carry.
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