Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Sports 598969 300-600mm

Sigma Sports 598969 300-600mm

Sigma
51 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 Sports 598969 300-600mm

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
59
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
57
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
49
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
50
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
47
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
57
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
64
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
49
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
53

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma Sports 598969 300-600mm
Optics
Typezoomsuper-telephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm300 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm600 mm
Elements1428
Groups1121
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements27★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)NPC (Nano Porous Coating), Super Multi-Layer Coating, Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—13★
Build
MountCanon RFL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★3.98 kg
Filter Thread67 mm41 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops5.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★2.80 m
Max Magnification0.24x1:6★

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 Sports 598969 300-600mm

  • Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
  • Below average build (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average macro (31st percentile)
  • Below average social proof (35th percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

No current pricing available

Sigma Sports 598969 300-600mm

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports