Chubkins Posted April 20, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 20, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) After the success of the 50mm f/1.1 lens they released last year, I'm excited to see the communities take on this follow-up lens. Here's the first production batch review that's shown up on-line. https://emulsive.org/reviews/gear-reviews/lens-reviews/lens-review-the-7artisans-35mm-f-2-leica-m-mount-lens-first-production-batch-exclusive-review 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 20, 2018 Posted April 20, 2018 Hi Chubkins, Take a look here First 7Artisans 35mm f/2 Lens Review. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Ecar Posted April 20, 2018 Share #2 Posted April 20, 2018 Yes, it was announced a while ago and at least one pre-production sample/test was already available. Pretty sure I'll get one. Not that I need another lens, but my experience with their 50/1.1 has been a positive one - and it's a Sonnar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted April 20, 2018 Share #3 Posted April 20, 2018 I bought the Sony A7 mount version last year at a very low price, and am still impressed with the value and solid construction. My only complaint was internal reflections with a strong light source just outside of the frame, which appears to be from element edges that were not blackened. From this review it sounds like they have addressed this issue. The mount design of the M version looks improved too. The Sony version came with a stick-on focus tab to add if you wanted, which really worked well, but seemed an after thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted April 20, 2018 Share #4 Posted April 20, 2018 The 50mm 1.1 is a nice little lens with some special rendering. I love my copy. Considering the price, I may get the 35mm f2 for when I don't want to lug around the Zeiss 1.4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted April 20, 2018 Share #5 Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) It is the lens for those like me - not high earners, but few cameras, yet, same focal length preference. So, I could have this lens on M4-2 (and not be paranoid to burn curtains), get Nokton 35 1.4 for R2M (it has metal blades shutter) and keep my 35 2.5 Summarit for M-E. And J-12 is already on Zorki . Edited April 20, 2018 by Ko.Fe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted April 20, 2018 Share #6 Posted April 20, 2018 It is the lens for those like me - not high earners, but few cameras, yet, same focal length preference. So, I could have this lens on M4-2 (and not be paranoid to burn curtains), get Nokton 35 1.4 for R2M (it has metal blades shutter) and keep my 35 2.5 Summarit for M-E. And J-12 is already on Zorki . Ahhhhhhh........I have a question. What does the cost of the lens have to do with the ability to burn a hole in the shutter curtain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp995 Posted April 20, 2018 Share #7 Posted April 20, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Really great idea this lens - I'll get one! Sonnar design with 3D Pop, smooth bokeh, sharp and small. 7artisans actually does it right! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted April 20, 2018 Share #8 Posted April 20, 2018 Ahhhhhhh........I have a question. What does the cost of the lens have to do with the ability to burn a hole in the shutter curtain? I have only one Summarit-M 35, can't afford #2. Summicrons 35 are terribly overpriced. So, very first lens which has handy RF 35mm lens build is Nokton 35 1.4. It is not expensive new, but I don't like f1.4 lenses on film M (risk to burn curtain). Skopar M 35 2.5 is not the lens I was impressed, (too small to handle), so this lens is good alternative, which will allows me to keep Summarit-M 35 for M-E. I like 35 lenses most, but I don't like to toss same lens between different cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubkins Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted April 20, 2018 I have only one Summarit-M 35, can't afford #2. Summicrons 35 are terribly overpriced. So, very first lens which has handy RF 35mm lens build is Nokton 35 1.4. It is not expensive new, but I don't like f1.4 lenses on film M (risk to burn curtain). Skopar M 35 2.5 is not the lens I was impressed, (too small to handle), so this lens is good alternative, which will allows me to keep Summarit-M 35 for M-E. I like 35 lenses most, but I don't like to toss same lens between different cameras. meh, they aren't overpriced. some people just can't afford them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffnik Posted April 24, 2018 Share #10 Posted April 24, 2018 Mine was delivered today - Build quality - Solid - (More solid and robust feeling than my Summicron 50/2 V5 and similar to my VM 35/1.7). Smooth well damped focus and no aperture ring looseness that Emulsive noted. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/283856-first-7artisans-35mm-f2-lens-review/?do=findComment&comment=3505995'>More sharing options...
cp995 Posted April 24, 2018 Share #11 Posted April 24, 2018 Mine was delivered today - Build quality - Solid - (More solid and robust feeling than my Summicron 50/2 V5 and similar to my VM 35/1.7). Smooth well damped focus and no aperture ring looseness that Emulsive noted. IMG_7161s.jpg Thanks for text and image - Looks really "cute" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp995 Posted April 25, 2018 Share #12 Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) Video: Any idea, when it will be available in Europe? Edited April 25, 2018 by cp995 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted April 25, 2018 Share #13 Posted April 25, 2018 FWIW, I bought the 50/1.1 from one of their 'authorized sellers' on eBay. Free (fast) DHL shipping to anywhere. It was a seamless transaction with eBay guarantee. I guess you could use Amazon too. I haven't seen one in a physical store in Europe - but I haven't been looking either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted April 25, 2018 Share #14 Posted April 25, 2018 . I haven't seen one in a physical store in Europe - but I haven't been looking either. At that price point, you never will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bit Posted April 26, 2018 Share #15 Posted April 26, 2018 Mine was delivered today - Build quality - Solid - (More solid and robust feeling than my Summicron 50/2 V5 and similar to my VM 35/1.7). Smooth well damped focus and no aperture ring looseness that Emulsive noted. IMG_7161s.jpg Where did you purchase this lens? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffnik Posted April 26, 2018 Share #16 Posted April 26, 2018 Where did you purchase this lens? 35mmc.com - £220 inc VAT uk tax. There were 20 available but now all sold..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted April 27, 2018 Share #17 Posted April 27, 2018 I have one on order. I intend to test it out thoroughly and will write something up in due course. I suspect that China is already producing, and will in the future produce, some interesting lenses. I have no problem with older designs (often quite good) provided QC is as high as it needs to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bit Posted April 27, 2018 Share #18 Posted April 27, 2018 Where do you have one on order? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted April 27, 2018 Share #19 Posted April 27, 2018 Where do you have one on order? Direct from 7Artisans. Its another pre-production version to test out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bit Posted April 27, 2018 Share #20 Posted April 27, 2018 Direct from 7Artisans. Its another pre-production version to test out. Do you have a link? I had no idea you could order pre-production models. I would love one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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