RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macrovs FE 85mm f/1.8
Canon
RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (2018)
From £449
Best for Everyday carry, travel & close-up work
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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.
Portraits & Headshots — FE 85mm f/1.8: The best-value portrait prime in the Sony E-mount ecosystem. The 85mm f/1.8 produces images that are often indistinguishable from the much more expensive GM version. An essential lens for anyone who shoots portraits seriously on Sony.
Who should buy what
FE 85mm f/1.8
- Portrait photographers who want premium bokeh without the G Master premium
- Wedding and event photographers shooting on Sony E-mount
- Anyone using an APS-C Sony camera wanting a 127.5mm equivalent lens
- Video creators who shoot close-up talking-head content
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) | FE 85mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £549 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | — |
| Video | N/A — lens | Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras |
| Autofocus | STM (Lead-screw type) — quiet for video | Linear AF motor — fast and near-silent for stills and video |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 305g | 371g |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 62.8mm length | 78mm × 82mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | 52mm filter thread | Sony E-mount (full-frame compatible) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro | FE 85mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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