7ARTISANS new 35mm f2.8 in M-mount

[Rob Skeoch]

Hey guys,
I just thought I would mention this because I was surprised how much I liked it.
I was given the new 35mm f2.8 to review for my youtube channel.
Now I don't need a new 35mm lens as I have the Zeiss ZM f2 and the f1.4, however I agreed to try the lens, so I did.
I ran a bunch of tests, not lab tests, but in the field.
It seemed pretty good... and it's very small, similar to my Leica 28mm f5.6.
Anyway after some encouraging test shots I included the lens for a two week trip around Alberta in April.
I was mostly shooting 120 film but did run five rolls of Kentmere 200 through the rangefinder.
You know what, I thought the lens was pretty good.
I didn't compare it to my Zeiss glass head to head because I'm tired of these endless comparisons but I did find the lens worked very well for taking photos.
I'm not saying it's as good as a Leica lens, could be better than an old Leica lens, don't know, don't care.
But for the price, I thought it was a pretty nice lens.
Anyway, not trying to start anything about lenses made in China for German cameras... just saying I thought it was pretty nice.
-Rob Skeoch

 

[Patrick Robert James]

I have a 35mm Zeiss Biogon f/2 but I end up using my 7Artisans f/2 more often because it is a beautiful Sonnar. Only 35mm Sonnar that I'm aware of. I also have the 7Artisans 50 f/1.1 which I use more than the other 50s I have which are technically much better but not as interesting. Not surprising the new 35 is pretty good.