RF 85mm f/2 IS STMvs A7C II
Canon
RF 85mm f/2 IS STM (2020)
From £599
Best for Portraits, macro & video on Canon RF
View RF 85mm f/2 IS STM
VS
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
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) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | STM (stepping motor) — smooth and quiet for video | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops standalone, up to 8 stops with in-body IS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 500g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 78mm diameter × 90.5mm length | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | 67mm filter thread | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 85mm f/2 IS STM | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
More comparisons with RF 85mm f/2 IS STM
Camera family history