7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 vs. Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 lens comparison


Here is a quick side by side comparison between the new 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens priced at $430 and the latest version of the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens priced at around $6,000 (special thanks to the always helpful Vi Vante for providing the limited edition 35mm Summilux lens used in this test):


The JPG photos were not manipulated (SOOC: straight out of the camera). Lens detection was turned off. The full set of JPG files is available on Flickr (10 shots from the 7artisans and 10 shots from the 35mm Summilux). The DNG files can be downloaded at Dropbox and WeTransfer. Most of the sample photos were taken wide open. Here are a few examples:

Update: 7artisans lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.

7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens:

7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 sample

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens:

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 sample

7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens:

7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 sample

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens:

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 sample

7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens:

7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 sample

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens:

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 sample

7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens:

7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 sample

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens:

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 sample

I will have another comparison with the Zeiss, TTartisan, and 7artisans 35mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M-mount coming soon.

The new 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order at the Leica Rumors Online Store. The price is $430 and it includes free international shipping, a leather case, and a free 7artisans M-mount adapter of your choice (exclusive offer for LeicaRumors readers):

For an additional $15 you can get the 7artisans photoelectric close focus adapter for Leica M lens to Sony E-mount or to Leica L mount:

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