Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Panasonic Lumix G Vario H-FS045200 45-200mm
What Buyers Say
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
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
Panasonic Lumix G Vario H-FS045200 45-200mm
The Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 II lens is widely praised by users for its excellent value, sharp image quality at most focal lengths, and effective stabilization. Many find it a great budget-friendly telephoto zoom that pairs well with Micro Four Thirds bodies for wildlife, sports, and everyday use. A few reviewers note softness at the long end and some build quality concerns, but the overall sentiment is very positive, especially considering its price.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good image sharpness throughout range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Weather-sealed construction (II version)
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Softness at 200mm long end
- Zoom creep when tilted downward
- Build feels less robust
- Autofocus struggles with distant small subjects
- F/4-5.6 aperture not ideal for low light
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic Lumix G Vario H-FS045200 45-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 45 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Nano surface coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | — |
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 G Vario H-FS045200 45-200mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.