7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II § 03 Head to head
7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II vs Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.
7Artisans 75mm f/1.2 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Leica 75mm f/1.25 has a physical aperture ring.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II is a 75mm f/1.2 prime, and the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. is a 75mm f/1.25 prime. On paper the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II 
Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II better than the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/1.25)
- 536 g lighter (514 g vs 1050 g)
- 26 mm shorter (65 mm vs 91 mm long)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.8 m vs 0.85 m)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 11)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 67 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2018)
Why is the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. better than the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II?
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II has the edge: its f/1.2 aperture gathers more light than f/1.25.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II has the edge: its f/1.2 aperture gathers more light than f/1.25.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II | Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 ◆ | f/1.25 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Short telephoto prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 514 g ◆ | 1,050 g (2.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 79 x 65 mm | 74 mm (diameter) x 91 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.8 m ◆ | 0.85 m (2.79 ft) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 1:8.8 |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 12 ◆ | 11 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 9 elements in 6 groups (2 aspherical elements) |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2026 | 2018 |
| Price | $469 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Leica
- 65 × 79 mm
- 91 × 74 mm
The Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. is 26 mm longer and 536 g heavier than the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II.
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Sample frames
7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II
Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II or the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.?
- The 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II opens to f/1.2, against f/1.25 on the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH., 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II or the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.?
- The 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II weighs 514 g, 536 g less than the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. (1050 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II or the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.?
- The 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II focuses down to 0.8 m, against 0.85 m for the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH..
- Do the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II and the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II or the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II has the edge: its f/1.2 aperture gathers more light than f/1.25.
- Is the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II or the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II has the edge: its f/1.2 aperture gathers more light than f/1.25.
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