Artra Lab Similar 35mm F/1.4
Wide-angle prime lens • Digital era
- Announced:
- · January 2025
- Production status:
- ● In production
- Country of design:
- · PRC (People's Republic of China)
- Original name:
- · ARTRALAB HONG KONG SIMILAR 35mm f1.4
- Class:
- · Ultra-fast full-frame wide-angle prime lens
Specification
| Optical design: | |
| 35mm full frame | |
| 35mm | |
| F/1.4 | |
| 7 elements in 5 groups (Double Gauss derivative) | |
| Leica M | |
| 63.4° (35mm full frame) | |
| On Leica M8/M8.2 APS-H [1.33x] cameras: | |
35mm equivalent focal length: | 46.6mm (in terms of field of view) |
35mm equivalent speed: | F/1.9 (in terms of depth of field) |
Diagonal angle of view: | 49.8° |
| Diaphragm mechanism: | |
Diaphragm type: | Manual |
Aperture control: | Aperture ring |
| 10 (ten) | |
| Focusing: | |
Coupled to the rangefinder: | Yes |
| 0.80m | |
| <No data> | |
Focusing modes: | Manual focus only |
Manual focus control: | Focusing tab |
| Physical characteristics: | |
| 200g | |
| ⌀55.5×33mm | |
| - | |
| - | |
| Accessories: | |
| Screw-type 43mm | |
| Screw-type round vented |
Source of data
- Manufacturer's technical data.
Manufacturer description
The lens chassis is expertly engineered using a high-precision CNC unibody design, crafted from a single block of aluminum to achieve superior durability, flawless alignment, and a sleek, minimalist aesthetic.
This unibody construction not only enhances the lens’s structural integrity but also ensures a premium feel, making it as reliable as it is visually stunning.
This lens isn’t just a tool. It’s a reinvention - Crafted with precision, styled with nostalgia, and designed for photographers who dare to stand out.
After two years of meticulous research and development, the ARTRA LAB SIMILAR 35mm F1.4 for Leica M-Mount is the result of our unwavering dedication to innovation and craftsmanship.
This lens is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional quality and redefining what a classic can be for today’s photographers.
Every lens is engraved with its own unique serial code, a mark of authenticity and individuality that underscores the craftsmanship and exclusivity of each piece.
Key Features:
- Classic 35mm Perspective: The versatile 35mm focal length is perfect for capturing everything from street scenes to environmental portraits, offering a natural field of view that brings your subjects to life.
- Fast f/1.4 Aperture: Achieve stunning depth of field and beautiful bokeh with the wide f/1.4 aperture. This feature not only enhances your creativity but also excels in low-light situations, ensuring your images remain sharp and vibrant.
- Vintage-Inspired Design: Similar Steel Rim Design a nod to the golden age of photography, with a design that echoes classic lenses while integrating cutting-edge technology. Its retro aesthetics make it a stylish addition to your Leica.
- Exceptional Build Quality: Crafted with precision, the Artralab SIMILAR Steel Rim 1960s 35mm F1.4 Lens features high-quality glass elements that minimize distortions and aberrations. This ensures crystal-clear images with rich contrast and color fidelity.
From the editor
A beautiful Chinese clone of the Leitz Canada Summilux 35/1.4 "Steel Rim". The lens barrel is made of aluminum alloy, making the lens lightweight at 200g. Being also very compact - 33mm without a lens hood - the lens fully fits into the ideology of the LEICA M system and is perfect for street photography. However, this is not the only application of the Similar, because its ultra fast speed of F/1.4 allows you to shoot in low light conditions, as well as smoothly blur the background and get a narrow depth of field when shooting close-up. Optically, Similar consists of 7 elements in 5 groups and is almost identical to its classic prototype.
The question of what to buy - a used, but still expensive Leitz Canada Summilux 35/1.4 "Steel Rim" from the 1960s or a brand new Artra Lab Similar 35/1.4, which is almost a complete copy of the German lens, but does not have the same history and reputation - everyone must answer for themselves.