Canon 35mm f/1.5 vs Mandler 35mm f/2 7 elements

The Canon 35mm f/1.5 and the Mandler 35mm f/2 7 elements are both 35mm lenses. Here are sample photos from each, plus a side-by-side look at the specs.

Specifications

SpecCanon 35mm f/1.5Mandler 35mm f/2 7 elements
Focal length35mm35mm
Max aperturef/1.5f/2
MountLTMM / LTM
Min. focus distance1 m0.7 m
Length29 mm34 mm
Diameter56 mm52 mm
Weight185g (Metal)138g (Aluminum), 210g (Brass), 138g (Aluminum), 210g (Brass)
Filter thread48 mm39 mm
Elements / groups8 / 47 / 5
Aperture blades1010
Rangefinder couplingYesNo
Rangefinder blockageNoNo
6-bit codingNoNo
Production1958–present2026–present
Colors2-ToneBlack Silver