RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macrovs A6700

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018) Starting from £449 new Best for Everyday carry, travel & close-up work View RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro
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Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) Starting from £999 new Best for All-round & video View A6700

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.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

A6700 (2023)

  • APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
  • Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
  • A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
  • Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame 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)A6700 (2023)
Price £449 £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 STM (Lead-screw type) — quiet for video 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation Optical IS — 5 stops 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate N/A 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life N/A ~570 shots (CIPA)
Weight 305g 493g body only
Dimensions 74.4mm diameter × 62.8mm length 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder N/A EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen N/A 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount 52mm 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 35mm f/1.8 IS STM MacroA6700
Travel
9.0
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Street
9.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Portrait —
9.0
Vlogging & Video —
9.0
Sports & Action —
9.0
Wildlife —
7.0
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