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.
Hybrid Photography, Travel & Video On Sony Aps-C — A6600 (2019): The APS-C Sony that has everything — IBIS, real-time Eye AF, excellent battery life, and 4K/30p in a weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
A6600 (2019)
Quick take: The xf 35mm f/1.4 r is the most affordable; only the a6600 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 35mm f/1.4 R (2012) | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | f/1.4 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 28cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | DC coreless motor — not the fastest, but accurate; can be audible during video | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery |
| Weight | 187g | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | 65mm diameter × 45.2mm length | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 35mm f/1.4 R | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports | — |
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