RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macrovs A7 II
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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The rf 35mm f/1.8 is stm macro is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £549 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | STM (Lead-screw type) — quiet for video | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 305g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 62.8mm length | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | 52mm filter thread | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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