7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 LTM - Lens review and specs

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35mm

Focal length

f/2.8

Max aperture

88 g

Weight

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▲ 35mm

Max aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

f/5.6

Aperturef/2.8

f/2.8f/22

Near focus5' 7"

Far focus7' 1"

Total DOF1' 7"

Hyperfocal49' 11"

Subject distance6' 3"

Focal length35 mm

Aperturef/2.8

SensorFull Frame

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

This preview uses 35mm, f/2.8, and Full Frame. Subject distance is estimated to keep lens previews comparable.

Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 7

Optics

Optical construction: 7 elements in 5 groups

Focusing

Minimum focus: 70 cm

Physical

Weight: 88 g
Dimensions: 20mm
Filter thread: 34 mm
Color: Black

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Street, Walkaround / Daily

The best

Ultra-compact pancake design

Also

Classic Double Gauss optical layout

Summary

He 7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 LTM is a manual focus 'pancake' lens that revives the classic screw mount Leica (M39). Designed to capture the essence of early rangefinder photography, it is incredibly compact, measuring only 20mm thick and weighing barely 88 grams. This makes it an ideal lens for everyday use, photojournalism and street photography, where discreet equipment is essential.

Optically, it uses a classic scheme Double Gauss with 7 elements in 5 groups. By combining this mid-century design philosophy with modern manufacturing tolerances, the lens seeks to deliver contemporary center sharpness while preserving the smooth rendering, subtle vignetting and natural transitions characteristic of vintage lenses. Additionally, it keeps distortion strictly below one percent.

In practice, the f/2.8 maximum aperture It's more than enough for everyday scenarios and helps maintain the lens's ultra-compact form factor. Whether combined with a classic film camera or a modern digital body via an adapter, it offers a tangible connection to the origins of 35mm photography.