7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 vs 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II
7Artisans 75mm f/1.2 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 is a 75mm f/1.25 prime, and the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II is a 75mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 better than the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II better than the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/1.25)
- 86 g lighter (514 g vs 600 g)
- 8 mm shorter (65 mm vs 72.6 mm long)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2019)
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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 | 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.25 | f/1.2 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 600 g | 514 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 69.5 x 72.6 mm | 79 x 65 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.8 m | 0.8 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 12 | 12 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Price | $469 list price | $469 list price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · 7Artisans
- 72.6 × 69.5 mm
- 65 × 79 mm
The 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 is 8 mm longer and 86 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
7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II
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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 or the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II?
- The 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II opens to f/1.2, against f/1.25 on the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 or the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II?
- The 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II weighs 514 g, 86 g less than the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 (600 g).
- Do the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 and the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 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 75 mm f/1.25 or the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II 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 or the 7Artisans M 75 mm f/1.25 II 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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