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 2161-cr 70-300mm

Nikon NIKKOR 2161-cr 70-300mm

Nikon
57 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 2161-cr 70-300mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
39
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
44
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
30
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
53
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
41
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
49
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
53
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
60
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
57

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR 2161-cr 70-300mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm70 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm300 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super integrated coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/32
Min Aperturef/2.84.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFF-mount
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★0.74 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Pulse stepping motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★300 mm
Max Magnification0.24x★—

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

Nikon NIKKOR 2161-cr 70-300mm

  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average build (35th percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports