7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 Is A Compact, Affordable Prime For Leica M and L39

If you’re into rangefinder photography and like to keep things simple, 7Artisans has just launched a 35mm f/2.8. It’s a compact wide-angle prime designed for M and L39 mount rangefinder cameras, and it leans heavily into that classic, manual shooting experience.

It’s small, it’s metal, and it’s cheap (especially compared to a Leica). So, let’s see what this tiny lens has to offer.

The 35mm focal length gives you a natural perspective without feeling too tight or too wide. It’s a common choice for street and travel photography, but also for general walkaround shooting.

With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it’s not exactly a low-light monster, but it sure affects the price, pushing it to the lower end. Speaking of lower price, another contribution is the manual focus-only design. I believe this lens targets photographers who enjoy slowing down and being more deliberate with their shots, those with a bit lower budget – or both. A lens like this could be a good option if you’re not sure whether a 35mm lens is right for you, and you don’t want to splurge.

The minimum focusing distance of 0.7m (2.3’) is decent, though not particularly close. Still, for the type of shooting this lens is aimed at, it gets the job done. The M-mount on the lens can be removed, turning it into an L39 screw mount. With the metal barrel, it should be a durable lens for various shooting scenarios.

7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 Specs

Specification	Details
Focal Length	35mm
Aperture	f/2.8 – f/22
Lens Mount	M-Mount / L39 (convertible)
Angle of View	61.8°
Minimum Focus Distance	0.7 m / 2.3′
Optical Design	7 Elements in 5 Groups
Aperture Blades	7
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Filter Size	34 mm

Pricing And Availability

The 7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 is available to order now. If you’ve spent all your money on the Leica camera, you can get this lens for $428 only.

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