A7C IIvs FE 35mm f/1.8
VS
Sony
FE 35mm f/1.8 (2019)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
View FE 35mm f/1.8
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — FE 35mm f/1.8 (2019): The everyday Sony prime — weather-sealed, compact, and optically excellent for the price. The lens most Sony full-frame shooters end up with.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The fe 35mm f/1.8 is the most affordable; only the fe 35mm f/1.8 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7C II (2023) | FE 35mm f/1.8 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £549 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 22cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | XD linear motor — ultra-fast, near-silent, with eye and subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | N/A |
| Weight | 514g body only | 280g |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 65.6mm diameter × 73.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | N/A |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7C II | FE 35mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — |
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