More Than Just Portraits: Announcing the '7Artisans 75mm F1.25 II' for Leica M-mount, Impressively Capturing Everyday Life
Shotenkobo Co., Ltd. is releasing the '7Artisans 75mm F1.25 II' interchangeable lens for Leica M-mount from May 13, 2026. This lens features a 75mm focal length suitable for both portraits and everyday snaps, a bright F1.25 aperture, and approximately 15% weight reduction thanks to revised optical and barrel designs.
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Shotenkobo Co., Ltd. will begin selling the 7Artisans interchangeable lens '7Artisans 75mm F1.25 II' for Leica M-mount starting Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
While a 75mm focal length is often spoken of as a mid-telephoto lens for portraits, it actually blends comfortably into everyday snapshots. It doesn't capture too wide, nor does it crop too much. This exquisite sense of distance makes everyday street corners and casual moments appear a little more impressive.
The '7Artisans 75mm F1.25 II' is a lens that allows you to fully enjoy the charm of 75mm with a Leica M-mount. As a full-frame compatible manual focus prime lens, it achieves both a bright F1.25 aperture and natural, smooth bokeh. Furthermore, by reviewing the optical and barrel designs from the previous model, it achieves more natural depiction and approximately 15% weight reduction.
For example, on a softly sunlit sidewalk, an alley in the evening, a table by the window, or a subject you suddenly stopped to observe. In situations where 50mm might feel like too much information, and 90mm a bit too far, 75mm allows you to subtly draw attention to what you want to show, making it easier to compose everyday scenes with a calm balance.
It's a mid-telephoto lens you'll want to use not just for portraits, but for street walks and daily photography.
75mm is surprisingly easy to use for snapshots
When you hear 75mm, you tend to get the impression that it's for portrait photography, but it's actually an easy-to-handle focal length for snapshots. By observing subjects from a slightly distant position, you can capture them without getting too close and disturbing the atmosphere of the scene. It's easy to organize the background and naturally enhance the subject you want to focus on, making it easy to turn a street scene or a small daily discovery into an impressive photo.
Not 50mm, not 90mm, just the right sense of distance
While the standard 50mm lens is natural and easy to handle, it can often include a lot of background information. Conversely, while a 90mm lens can draw the subject in significantly, it requires a certain distance, making shooting sometimes feel a bit posed. The 75mm, being in between, allows you to maintain a sense of distance from the subject while easily organizing the screen. It can beautifully capture everyday moments without effort, whether it's people, street signs, café windows, or light falling on the road.
F1.25 brightness softly enhances everyday scenes
The large aperture of F1.25 is not just for creating large bokeh. Its charm lies in softly bringing the subject into focus, making it easier to naturally create a protagonist within the frame. Even in low-light situations like evenings or indoors, it's easy to capture enough light and secure a faster shutter speed, allowing you to effortlessly capture casual everyday moments. Optimized optical design compared to the conventional model allows for smoother and more natural bokeh depiction.
Approximately 15% lighter, making it a lens you'll want to take with you
While large-aperture mid-telephoto lenses are attractive, their weight and portability can be a concern. This product has achieved approximately 15% weight reduction compared to the previous model by reviewing the barrel design. Its portability has improved, making it easier to incorporate into street walks and travel photography. The exterior has also been improved with a more compact and refined design, with consideration for the balance with the camera.
Metal barrel and practical design that responds to the joy of operation
The lens barrel adopts metal material, achieving both high texture and durability. The newly adopted phosphorescent paint offers excellent visibility not only during the day but also in dark places, making it easier to confirm aperture values and distance indicators during night photography. The aperture ring's torque feel has been optimized, and the click mechanism allows for intuitive and precise aperture value changes. It is designed with ease of use in mind, supporting the joy of shooting deliberately with manual focus.
Supports fine-tuning of rangefinder coupling
A rangefinder coupling adjustment chart and adjustment driver are included, allowing users to fine-tune the focusing accuracy themselves according to the combination with the camera body and individual differences. This specification allows for safer enjoyment of the unique shooting style of Leica M-mount.
Lens construction / MTF diagram
6 groups, 7 elements (1 ED lens, 1 high-refractive lens)
Main specifications
Compatible mount: Leica M
Compatible image circle size: Full-frame
Focal length: 75mm
Lens construction: 6 groups, 7 elements (1 ED lens, 1 high-refractive lens)
Focus: MF (Manual Focus) *Rangefinder coupled
Aperture: F1.25-F16
Aperture blades: 12 blades
Minimum focusing distance: 0.8m
Filter diameter: 62mm
Size: Approx. Φ65×72mm
Weight: Approx. 514g
Accessories: Front and rear caps, rangefinder coupling adjustment chart, adjustment driver
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While a 75mm focal length is often spoken of as a mid-telephoto lens for portraits, it actually blends comfortably into everyday snapshots. It doesn't capture too wide, nor does it crop too much. This exquisite sense of distance makes everyday street corners and casual moments appear a little more impressive.
The '7Artisans 75mm F1.25 II' is a lens that allows you to fully enjoy the charm of 75mm with a Leica M-mount. As a full-frame compatible manual focus prime lens, it achieves both a bright F1.25 aperture and natural, smooth bokeh. Furthermore, by reviewing the optical and barrel designs from the previous model, it achieves more natural depiction and approximately 15% weight reduction.
For example, on a softly sunlit sidewalk, an alley in the evening, a table by the window, or a subject you suddenly stopped to observe. In situations where 50mm might feel like too much information, and 90mm a bit too far, 75mm allows you to subtly draw attention to what you want to show, making it easier to compose everyday scenes with a calm balance.
It's a mid-telephoto lens you'll want to use not just for portraits, but for street walks and daily photography.
75mm is surprisingly easy to use for snapshots
When you hear 75mm, you tend to get the impression that it's for portrait photography, but it's actually an easy-to-handle focal length for snapshots. By observing subjects from a slightly distant position, you can capture them without getting too close and disturbing the atmosphere of the scene. It's easy to organize the background and naturally enhance the subject you want to focus on, making it easy to turn a street scene or a small daily discovery into an impressive photo.
Not 50mm, not 90mm, just the right sense of distance
While the standard 50mm lens is natural and easy to handle, it can often include a lot of background information. Conversely, while a 90mm lens can draw the subject in significantly, it requires a certain distance, making shooting sometimes feel a bit posed. The 75mm, being in between, allows you to maintain a sense of distance from the subject while easily organizing the screen. It can beautifully capture everyday moments without effort, whether it's people, street signs, café windows, or light falling on the road.
F1.25 brightness softly enhances everyday scenes
The large aperture of F1.25 is not just for creating large bokeh. Its charm lies in softly bringing the subject into focus, making it easier to naturally create a protagonist within the frame. Even in low-light situations like evenings or indoors, it's easy to capture enough light and secure a faster shutter speed, allowing you to effortlessly capture casual everyday moments. Optimized optical design compared to the conventional model allows for smoother and more natural bokeh depiction.
Approximately 15% lighter, making it a lens you'll want to take with you
While large-aperture mid-telephoto lenses are attractive, their weight and portability can be a concern. This product has achieved approximately 15% weight reduction compared to the previous model by reviewing the barrel design. Its portability has improved, making it easier to incorporate into street walks and travel photography. The exterior has also been improved with a more compact and refined design, with consideration for the balance with the camera.
Metal barrel and practical design that responds to the joy of operation
The lens barrel adopts metal material, achieving both high texture and durability. The newly adopted phosphorescent paint offers excellent visibility not only during the day but also in dark places, making it easier to confirm aperture values and distance indicators during night photography. The aperture ring's torque feel has been optimized, and the click mechanism allows for intuitive and precise aperture value changes. It is designed with ease of use in mind, supporting the joy of shooting deliberately with manual focus.
Supports fine-tuning of rangefinder coupling
A rangefinder coupling adjustment chart and adjustment driver are included, allowing users to fine-tune the focusing accuracy themselves according to the combination with the camera body and individual differences. This specification allows for safer enjoyment of the unique shooting style of Leica M-mount.
Lens construction / MTF diagram
6 groups, 7 elements (1 ED lens, 1 high-refractive lens)
Main specifications
Compatible mount: Leica M
Compatible image circle size: Full-frame
Focal length: 75mm
Lens construction: 6 groups, 7 elements (1 ED lens, 1 high-refractive lens)
Focus: MF (Manual Focus) *Rangefinder coupled
Aperture: F1.25-F16
Aperture blades: 12 blades
Minimum focusing distance: 0.8m
Filter diameter: 62mm
Size: Approx. Φ65×72mm
Weight: Approx. 514g
Accessories: Front and rear caps, rangefinder coupling adjustment chart, adjustment driver
Keywords: