7Artisans M 35mm f/1.7
7Artisans · 35 mm · f/1.7
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What We Like
+Compact and lightweight at 145g, ideal for travel and street photography
+Fast f/1.7 aperture with smooth 10-blade bokeh for low-light performance
+Rangefinder-coupled focusing with crescent focus tab for precise manual control
+Premium all-metal construction with anodized finish and vintage aesthetics
+Limited-edition collaboration with Seagull heritage brand, comes with numbered badge
+Integrated round metal lens hood with matte interior for flare control
Worth Knowing
−Limited to 500 units worldwide, making it difficult to obtain after sold out
−Manual focus only with no autofocus capability
−Minimum focus distance of 0.7m is not exceptional for a 35mm lens
−Premium pricing at $369 reflects limited-edition status rather than optical performance
General | |
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About This LensThe 7Artisans × Seagull M 35mm f/1.7 is a limited-edition rangefinder lens combining Seagull's optical heritage with 7Artisans' compact design philosophy. Weighing just 145 grams with an all-metal construction and rangefinder-coupled focusing, it delivers a fast f/1.7 aperture ideal for street photography and low-light work. This collaborative effort, limited to 500 units worldwide with numbered collector badges, targets Leica M users seeking vintage aesthetics and practical performance in a pocket-sized package. | |
| Brand | 7Artisans |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘ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 M |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Leica M |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 145 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 57 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 29 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘ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. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 40.5 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 35 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.7 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 64° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 27.8 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 10020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 70 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.06x |
| Autofocus Mode | No |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood |  Yes |
| Lens Hood Type |  Round |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 8 |
| Groups | 6 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 0 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |