XF 16mm f/1.4 R WRvs A7 II
Fujifilm
XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015)
From £899
Best for Street, environmental portraits & low light
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Which should you buy?
Street, Environmental Portraits & Low Light — XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015): One of the finest lenses in the X-mount system — fast, sharp, weather-sealed and beautifully characterful.
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 a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £549 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Internal focus linear motor — fast and near-silent | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS where available) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 73.5mm diameter × 73mm length | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | 67mm 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 | XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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