7Artisans M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II
7Artisans · 75 mm · f/1.25
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What We Like
+Ultra-fast f/1.25 aperture with improved sharpness and lower chromatic aberration wide open compared to Mark I
+Lightweight design at 514g (90g reduction from Mark I) for improved balance and portability
+Glow-in-the-dark aperture and depth-of-field markings for low-light operation
+Excellent bokeh quality with smooth 12-blade diaphragm
+Affordable alternative to Leica's Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH (priced at $469 versus $15,000+)
+New optical formula delivering marked improvement in image quality and compression for portraits
Worth Knowing
−Requires precise calibration out of the box for consistent sharp results at f/1.25; not plug-and-play
−Razor-thin focus plane at wide apertures requires careful focus assist tools and micro-adjustments
−Some flare performance issues, particularly with light sources outside the frame creating rainbow artifacts
−Unit focus design limits optimization to a single distance; focus shift may occur at different shooting distances
General | |
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About This LensAn exceedingly fast portrait lens for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras, the 7Artisans 75mm f/1.25 II mixes a unique focal length and bright design with upgraded handling, a lighter construction, and smoother bokeh compared to the first generation. This comes with a new optical formula for improved sharpness, contrast, and lower chromatic aberrations when shot wide open, making it a dramatically more affordable alternative to Leica's Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH, which can cost upward of $15,000. However, on-camera focus assist tools and micro-adjustment are almost mandatory if you want consistently sharp results at f/1.25, and even when perfectly calibrated, wide open the focus plane is razor-thin. | |
| Brand | 7Artisans |
| Release Year | 2026 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. | Mark II |
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 | 514 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 65 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 79 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. | 62 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 75 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.25 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 32.18° |
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 | 12020 |
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. | 80 cm01500 |
| 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 | No |
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. | 7 |
| 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 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |