RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USMvs A6400
Canon
RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019)
Starting from £2799 new
Best for Sports, weddings, wildlife & events
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Weddings, Wildlife & Events — RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019): A landmark telephoto zoom — internal zoom, exceptional optics, and the best IS in its class.
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 a6400 is the most affordable; only the rf 70-200mm f/2.8l is usm is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £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 | Dual Nano USM — class-leading speed and tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops (up to 7.5 stops with IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1070g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 89.9mm diameter × 146mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | 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 | 77mm 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 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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