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7Artisans 35mm F 2 Mark II Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Lens mount:Leica MMaximum focal length:35 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):2Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:63 °

7Artisans 35mm F 2 Mark II Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of camera-lenses
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

35%

8.4

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.5

Build & Handling

20%

3.5

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 65% of camera-lenses
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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    N/A~ £220

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Technical Specifications of camera lens 7Artisans 35mm F 2 Mark II

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

35%

8.4

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.5

Build & Handling

20%

3.5

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

6.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
7Artisans 35mm F 2 Mark II has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 91.7% of camera lenses.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.1
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Leica M
Sensor format coverage
Full-frame
Filter thread size
55 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
35 mm
Maximum focal length
35 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
63 °
Minimum angle of view
63 °
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Focus motor
N/A
Minimum focus distance
0.7 m
Minimum focus distance
0.7 m
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.7 m, which is farther than 76.4% of camera lenses and equal to 1.9% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.056xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.056x
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.056x, which is lower than 99.5% of camera lenses and equal to 0.1% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Manual-focus-only lens.
Internal focusing
no
Internal focusing
no
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This camera lens does not support internal focusing. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
232 g
Weight
232 g
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 232 g, which is lighter than 82.2% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens length
58 mm
Lens length
58 mm
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 58 mm long, which is shorter than 83.1% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
58 mm
Lens diameter
58 mm
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 58 mm, which is slimmer than 95.9% of camera lenses and equal to that of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
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DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
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DxOMark distortion
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DxOMark vignetting
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7Artisans 35mm F 2 Mark II vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • 0.8 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/2 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    2 vs 2.8
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
    Clicked aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 278 g lighter
    Weight
    232 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (232 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    232 g vs 510 g
  • 1 more aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    10
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has more aperture blades than the average camera lens (10 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    10 vs 9
  • 19 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    58 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (58 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    58 mm vs 77 mm
  • 34.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    58 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (58 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    58 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2022 vs 2016
  • 2.41x cheaper
    7Artisans 35mm F 2 Mark II is cheaper than the average camera lens (£220 vs £530).
    £220 vs £530
  • 0.8 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/2 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    2 vs 2.8
  • 1 more aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    10
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has more aperture blades than the average camera lens (10 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    10 vs 9
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
    Clicked aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 278 g lighter
    Weight
    232 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (232 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    232 g vs 510 g
  • 19 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    58 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (58 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    58 mm vs 77 mm
  • 34.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    58 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (58 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    58 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    2022 vs 2016
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • No internal focusing
    Internal focusing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This camera lens does not support internal focusing, the average camera lens does. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 2 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    0 vs 2
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
  • 0.14 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.056 x
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.056 x vs 0.192 x
  • 0.4 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.7 m
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.7 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.7 m vs 0.3 m
  • 7.29x less popular
    7Artisans 35mm F 2 Mark II is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    7Artisans 35mm F 2 Mark II
    the average camera lens
    7Artisans 35mm F 2 Mark II has a lower user score than the average camera lens (8.00 vs 8.360).
    8 vs 8.36
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 2 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    0 vs 2
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • No internal focusing
    Internal focusing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This camera lens does not support internal focusing, the average camera lens does. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
  • 0.14 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.056 x
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.056 x vs 0.192 x
  • 0.4 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.7 m
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.7 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.7 m vs 0.3 m
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.

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What we like about 7Artisans 35mm F 2 Mark II

  • Excellent value for money, often cited as a budget alternative to the Leica Summicron
  • Solid all-metal construction with a premium feel and smooth manual focus
  • High center sharpness even wide open at f/2, which improves across the frame when stopped down
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it ideal for street and travel photography
  • Pleasing bokeh and '3D pop' characteristics attributed to its 10-blade aperture
  • Improved ergonomics over the Mark I, including half-stop aperture clicks and a convenient focus tab

What we don't like about 7Artisans 35mm F 2 Mark II

  • Poor flare resistance, often producing noticeable red ring flares or loss of contrast in direct light
  • Noticeable barrel distortion and edge softness, especially on digital full-frame sensors
  • Lack of 'micro-contrast' or absolute resolution compared to high-end Leica or Zeiss optics
  • Vignetting is visible at wider apertures, though it is considered manageable
  • Quality control can be inconsistent, with some users reporting factory calibration issues

Verdict

The 7artisans 35mm f/2 Mark II is a compact, full-frame manual-focus prime lens designed for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras, featuring a 63-degree angle of view, an updated optical formulation of 8 elements in 7 groups, and a 10-blade diaphragm with a clicked aperture ring ranging from f/2 to f/22. Main characteristics include a durable, all-aluminum metal body, a 55mm front filter size, a square lens hood, a integrated finger focus tab, and a minimum focusing distance of 0.7 meters. The primary pros are its affordable price point, compact walkaround portability, smooth manual focus throw, and high optical performance with impressive corner-to-corner sharpness and pleasing bokeh quality. However, main cons include potential purple fringing and lateral chromatic aberrations at wide apertures, noticeable barrel distortion on straight lines, and lack of weather sealing.

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