Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
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Sigma DC 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 AF DC OS HSM 125mm

Sigma DC 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 AF DC OS HSM 125mm

Sigma
76 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

90 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design. Users appreciate it as a versatile upgrade from kit lenses, especially for mirrorless cameras like the R7 and R5 Mark II. A single negative review is due to a delivery issue, not product quality.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Lightweight and compact design
  • Great value for the price
  • Versatile for various settings
Cons
  • Possible delivery mismanagement
👍 Image quality 4
👍 Autofocus performance 3
👍 Weight and portability 6
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Versatility 2
👎 Delivery experience 1

Sigma DC 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 AF DC OS HSM 125mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
62
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
67
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
78
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
65
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
71
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
59
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
67
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
74
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
74

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma DC 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 AF DC OS HSM 125mm
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm125 mm
Elements1416
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)super multi-layer coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.8
Min Aperturef/2.83.8-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Build
MountCanon RFCanon EF
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg0.45 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★HSM
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★350 mm
Max Magnification0.24x1:3.8★

Pros & Cons

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile

Sigma DC 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 AF DC OS HSM 125mm

  • Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong aperture (81st percentile)81st %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Sigma DC 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 AF DC OS HSM 125mm Better at:

Macro