7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 vs Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8
7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view. Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
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 Heliar 40 mm f/2.8 is a 40mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 better than the Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8?
- Wider field of view (35mm vs 40mm)
- 43 g lighter (88 g vs 131 g)
- 24 mm shorter (28 mm vs 52 mm long)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2018)
Why is the Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8 better than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8?
- Longer reach (40mm vs 35mm)
- 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 43 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 43 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 | Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 40mm |
| 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 ◆ | 131 g (4.62 oz) |
| Dimensions | 56 x 28 mm | 21.2 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 | 5 elements / 3 groups |
| Filter size | 34 mm | 34 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M, L39 |
| Released | 2026 | 2018 |
| Price | $428 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Voigtlander
- 28 × 56 mm
- 52 × 21.2 mm
The Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8 is 24 mm longer and 43 g heavier than the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8.
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 or the Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8?
- The 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 weighs 88 g, 43 g less than the Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8 (131 g).
- Do the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 and the Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8 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 Heliar 40 mm f/2.8 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 43 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 or the Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8 better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans M 35 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 43 g lighter to carry.
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