RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macrovs A6100
Canon
RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Everyday carry, travel & close-up work
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Everyday Carry, Travel & Close-Up Work — RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018): The most versatile compact RF prime — 35mm, f/1.8, 5-stop IS, and 0.5× macro in one affordable package.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The rf 35mm f/1.8 is stm macro is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £549 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | STM (Lead-screw type) — quiet for video | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 305g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 62.8mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | 52mm filter thread | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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