7Artisans’ New M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II Lens

credits: 7Artisans

7Artisans officially announced the M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II, an updated version of its ultra-fast manual focus portrait lens for Leica M-mount cameras. The Mark II follows the original 75mm f/1.25 with a similar core concept, fast aperture, compact rangefinder-friendly design, but with a series of refinements.

From an optical standpoint, the Mark II uses a 7-element, 6-group construction, which includes extra-low dispersion and high-refractive index elements. This combination is intended to control chromatic aberration and maintain contrast, especially wide open where fast lenses tend to struggle. The aperture ranges from f/1.25 to f/16 and uses 12 diaphragm blades, which should help keep out-of-focus areas smooth and circular as the lens is stopped down. The angle of view is 32.83°, and the minimum focusing distance is 0.8 meters, typical for a Leica M lens of this type.

Handling-wise, the lens weighs around 514 grams, uses a 62mm filter thread, and is built entirely from metal. One small but practical detail is the inclusion of luminous markings on the focus and aperture scales, making them easier to read in low-light situations, something that actually matters with a manual lens. Pricing for the M 75mm f/1.25 Mark II is at $469.

You can see full details and sample shot on 7Artisans’ website here