RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macrovs A6400
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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £899 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | STM (Lead-screw type) — quiet for video | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 305g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 62.8mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | 52mm filter thread | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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