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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Panasonic LUMIX S Pro S-E70200 70-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S Pro S-E70200 70-200mm

Panasonic
68 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

Panasonic LUMIX S Pro S-E70200 70-200mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Panasonic
72
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Panasonic
82
Portrait
Canon
88
Panasonic
79
Travel
Canon
87
Panasonic
52
Street
Canon
84
Panasonic
64
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Panasonic
73
Landscape
Canon
80
Panasonic
57
Budget
Canon
79
Panasonic
64
Macro
Canon
70
Panasonic
73

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMPanasonic LUMIX S Pro S-E70200 70-200mm
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm70 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm200 mm
Elements146
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★1
ED Elements25★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—11★
Build
MountCanon RFL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★4.72 kg
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMLinear motor, Stepping motor★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops7 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm200 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

Panasonic LUMIX S Pro S-E70200 70-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average build (0th percentile)0th %ile

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

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

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Panasonic LUMIX S Pro S-E70200 70-200mm Better at:

Macro