XF 35mm f/1.4 Rvs A6100

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R (2012) Starting from £399 new Best for Street, documentary & everyday photography View XF 35mm f/1.4 R
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Sony A6100 Sony A6100 (2019) Starting from £549 new Best for Beginner, family, travel View A6100

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Street, Documentary & Everyday Photography — XF 35mm f/1.4 R (2012): The original XF legend — still the finest 35mm lens for Fujifilm shooters who prioritise rendering and character over autofocus speed.

Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.

↓ Full specifications below

A6100 (2019)

  • First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
  • Families stepping up from a smartphone

Quick take: The xf 35mm f/1.4 r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification XF 35mm f/1.4 R (2012)A6100 (2019)
Price £399 £549
Sensor f/1.4 (max aperture) APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP
Video 28cm minimum focus distance 4K 30fps
Autofocus DC coreless motor — not the fastest, but accurate; can be audible during video 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking
Stabilisation None (relies on body IBIS) None
Burst Rate N/A 11fps
Battery Life N/A 420 shots (CIPA)
Weight 187g 396g (body only)
Dimensions 65mm diameter × 45.2mm length 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder N/A EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot
Screen N/A 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Sony E-Mount
Memory Cards N/A SD UHS-I / Memory Stick
Connectivity N/A Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI
Genre XF 35mm f/1.4 RA6100
Street
9.0
7.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
8.0
Casual
9.0
Vlogging & Video
8.0
Sports & Action
7.0
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