RF 85mm f/2 IS STMvs A6400
Canon
RF 85mm f/2 IS STM (2020)
From £599
Best for Portraits, macro & video on Canon RF
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Which should you buy?
Portraits, Macro & Video On Canon Rf — RF 85mm f/2 IS STM (2020): Outstanding value in the RF lineup — sharp, stabilised, macro-capable, and affordable for a portrait prime.
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 85mm f/2 is stm is the most affordable; only the rf 85mm f/2 is stm is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 85mm f/2 IS STM (2020) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £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 (stepping motor) — smooth and quiet for video | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops standalone, up to 8 stops with in-body IS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 500g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 78mm diameter × 90.5mm 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 | 67mm 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 85mm f/2 IS STM | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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