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7Artisans M 35mm f/1.7
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7Artisans · 35 mm · f/1.7 · Leica M mount · Full Frame

7Artisans M 35mm f/1.7

KEY FACTS
Brand7Artisans
Announcement dateJun 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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

Brand
7Artisans
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jun 2024
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The 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.

Optical

Elements/Groups
8 elements in 6 groups

Physical

Construction
All-metal with anodized finish
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 M
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
40.5 mm
Lens weight
145 g
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
57 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
29 mm
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame

Design

Focus Type
Manual rangefinder-coupled
Aperture Ring
Clicked stops
Focus Tab
Crescent-shaped
Lens Hood
Integrated/included round metal hood

Production

Limited Edition
500 units worldwide
Collaboration
7Artisans × Seagull
Special Features
Exclusive numbered serial badge

Optics

Min focal length
35 mm
Max focal length
35 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.7
Max aperture zoom
1.7
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
70 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
10020