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 Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

Nikon
67 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 Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
63
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
63
Portrait
Canon
88
Nikon
69
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
74
Street
Canon
84
Nikon
73
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
69
Landscape
Canon
80
Nikon
55
Budget
Canon
79
Nikon
61
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
60

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm12 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm28 mm
Elements14—
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Build
MountCanon RFNikon Z
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg0.20 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMSTM (stepping motor)
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★279 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 Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average social proof (27th percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports