XF 35mm f/1.4 Rvs A6400
Fujifilm
XF 35mm f/1.4 R (2012)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Street, documentary & everyday photography
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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.
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 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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/1.4 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 28cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | DC coreless motor — not the fastest, but accurate; can be audible during video | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 187g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 65mm diameter × 45.2mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | 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 | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 35mm f/1.4 R | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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