7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 vs Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM
7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 is 0.6 stops brighter maximum aperture. Voigtlander 35mm f/3.5 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 Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM is a 35mm f/3.5 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 
Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 better than the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM?
- 0.6 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- 11 g lighter (88 g vs 99 g)
- 24 mm shorter (28 mm vs 52 mm long)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2025)
Why is the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM 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 11 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 11 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 | Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 ◆ | f/3.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 88 g ◆ | 99 g |
| Dimensions | 56 x 28 mm | 14 x 52 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m | 0.70 m (27.56 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.06x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 4 groups |
| Filter size | 34 mm | 34 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Price | $428 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Voigtlander
- 28 × 56 mm
- 52 × 14 mm
The Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM is 24 mm longer and 11 g heavier than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8.
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM?
- The 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 opens to f/2.8, against f/3.5 on the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM, 0.6 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM?
- The 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 weighs 88 g, 11 g less than the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM (99 g).
- Do the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 and the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM 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/2.8 or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 11 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 or the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35 mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 11 g lighter to carry.
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