Architecture, Landscape & Astrophotography — RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019): The best wide-angle zoom Canon has ever made — optically superb, stabilised, and L-series built.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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A6700 (2023)
Quick take: The a6700 is the most affordable; only the rf 15-35mm f/2.8l is usm is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £999 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.0MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM — fast, precise, near-silent | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops (up to 7 stops with IBIS combo) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 840g | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 88.5mm diameter × 126.8mm length | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | 82mm filter thread | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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