Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm

Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm

Sony
79 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

Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sony
83
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sony
85
Street
Canon
83
Sony
90
Portrait
Canon
89
Sony
88
Travel
Canon
84
Sony
71
Budget
Canon
82
Sony
78
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sony
76
Landscape
Canon
77
Sony
55
Macro
Canon
70
Sony
55

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSony FE SEL35F18 35mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min28 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm35 mm
Elements148
Groups116
Aspherical Elements2★1
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg0.16 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm55 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMLinear motor★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★300 mm
Max Magnification0.24x★0.15x

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

Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average macro (34th percentile)
  • Below average optical (34th percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Sony FE SEL35F18 35mm Better at:

Street