In a new collaboration, 7Artisans × Seagull will release a new limited edition 7Artisans × Seagull M 35mm f/1.7 silver lens for Leica M-mount:
- Full-Frame
- Leica M-Mount
- Focal length: 35mm
- Vintage All-Metal Design
- Maximum aperture: f/1.7
- Minimum aperture: f/16
- Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades: 10 (for smooth bokeh)
- Focus: Manual focus, Leica M rangefinder coupled
- Minimum focus distance: 0.7 m
- Filter thread: 40.5 mm
- Dimensions: Approx. Φ57 × 29 mm (excluding mount)
- Weight: Approx. 145 g (very compact and lightweight)
- Mount: Leica M (full-frame compatible; works on film and digital M bodies, and mirrorless with adapter)
- Body: All-metal construction with anodized finish for durability, scratch resistance, and a premium tactile feel that complements Leica cameras
- Limited edition: only 500 pieces worldwide
- Each lens comes with an exclusive collector’s badge featuring the serial number.
- Price: $369 USD
The lens is developed through a collaboration between Shenzhen-based 7Artisans and Shanghai Seagull Digital Camera Co., Ltd. (China’s oldest camera manufacturer, famous for its TLR cameras). A black version of the lens was announced back in 2024:
7Artisans is teasing a new 35mm f/1.7 lens for Leica M-mount to be announced on June 18th
Brightin Star will also soon announce a new APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount:
More new third-party M and L mount lenses announced at the 2026 CP+ show
