XF 8mm f/3.5 R WRvs A6700
Fujifilm
XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR (2023)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Architecture, interiors & creative ultra-wide work
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Architecture, Interiors & Creative Ultra-Wide Work — XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR (2023): The widest prime in the X-mount system — unique 12mm equivalent view in a compact, affordable, weather-sealed package.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Who should buy what
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The xf 8mm f/3.5 r wr is the most affordable; only the xf 8mm f/3.5 r wr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR (2023) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.0MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Internal focus stepping motor — quiet and reliable | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 215g | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 64.1mm diameter × 62.7mm length | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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