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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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon
85 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

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

82 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews

The Nikon 18-140mm lens is widely praised for its versatility, sharpness, and convenience as an all-in-one solution for everyday photography. Users appreciate its performance on various Nikon DX cameras, though some note it is a bit heavy and one refurbished unit arrived in poor condition. Overall, it delivers great value for both beginners and enthusiasts.

Pros
  • Versatile all-in-one zoom range
  • Sharp and crisp image quality
  • Great for portraits, landscapes, and sports
  • Convenient for everyday carry
  • Good value for refurbished units
Cons
  • Slightly heavy for some users
  • Refurbished unit arrived dirty and dented
  • Not VR II version (only VR)
  • Filter size mismatch in some bundles
👍 Versatility 6
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Compatibility 5
👎 Weight 2
👎 Refurbished condition 2

Scores

Budget
Canon
82
Nikon
92
Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
67
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
75
Portrait
Canon
89
Nikon
86
Travel
Canon
84
Nikon
72
Street
Canon
83
Nikon
79
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
64
Landscape
Canon
77
Nikon
71
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
65

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm140 mm
Elements1417
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements2★1
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.49 kg0.49 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Silent Wave Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★450 mm
Max Magnification0.24x★0.23x

Pros & Cons

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (86th percentile)86th %ile

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average macro (35th percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

No current pricing available

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.

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

MacroStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Better at:

Budget

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