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7Artisans M 35mm f/1.7 vs Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M 35mm F/2 ASPH. — Which Is Better?

7Artisans M 35mm f/1.7 versus Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M 35mm F/2 ASPH.
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7Artisans M 35mm f/1.7
Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M 35mm F/2 ASPH.
General
Release Year 20242021
Production Status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In ProductionIn Production
Version
ⓘ
The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.
N/AI
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
N/AAPO
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica MLeica M
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Leica MLeica M
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full FrameFull Frame
PhysicalUnscored100/100
Lens Weight 145 g320 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
57 mm53 mm
Lens Length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
29 mm40.9 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
YesYes
Front Filter Size
ⓘ
Diameter of attachable filters.
40.5 mm39 mm
OpticsUnscored71/100
Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm35 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.72
Focal Length Angle of View 64°63.443975666842476°
Flange Focal Distance
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Distance from lens mount to sensor.
27.8 mm27.8 mm
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
ManualManual
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
1002011020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
✗✗
Closest Focusing Distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
70 cm0150030 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
ⓘ
Largest size a subject can be reproduced
0.06x0.18x
Autofocus Mode ✗✗
Manual Mode YesYes
Manual Focusing Ring YesYes
FeaturesUnscored52/100
Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
NoYes
Fluorine Coating
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Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.
NoYes
Built In Lens Hood YesNo
Lens Hood Type RoundRectangular
Teleconverter
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A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification
✗✗
Image Stabilization ✗✗
ConstructionUnscored46/100
Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
810
Groups 65
Aspherical Elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
01
Bi Aspherical Elements
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Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
01
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
N/A0
Super Low Dispersion
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Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration
00
CA Reduction
ⓘ
Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration
06
Internal Focusing
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Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
N/ANo

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