The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH and the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 with a length of 36mm, is 41mm shorter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 128g, which means it is 22g (14%) lighter than the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 which has a weight of 150g.
Filter Threads
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a filter size of 60mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 60mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica TL lens mount whereas the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica TL Mount and Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the 7artisans 35mm F1.2's widest aperture value is
F1.2.