Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm

Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm

Canon
54 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Nikon
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm

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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

This Nikon 18-55mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money, especially as a kit lens. Users highlight its vivid colors and quiet autofocus, though some note the plastic build feels fragile and the barrel can wobble at extended focal lengths. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens that outperforms its modest price point.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Excellent value for money
  • Vivid color reproduction
  • Quiet autofocus
Cons
  • Plastic build feels fragile
  • Barrel wobbles at extended focal lengths
  • No image stabilization
  • Loose tolerances can affect focus
👍 Image quality 6
🤔 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Weight and portability 4
👍 Autofocus performance 3
👎 Image stabilization 2

Scores

Street
Canon
53
Nikon
91
Macro
Canon
48
Nikon
89
Budget
Canon
53
Nikon
89
Travel
Canon
30
Nikon
85
Portrait
Canon
71
Nikon
83
Video Cinema
Canon
55
Nikon
76
Wildlife Sports
Canon
48
Nikon
71
Landscape
Canon
27
Nikon
70
Professional
Canon
54
Nikon
69

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mmNikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Optics
Typestandard-zoomzoom
Focal Length Min70 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm55 mm
Elements—7
Groups—5
Aspherical Elements—2★
ED Elements—1★
Coating—Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2f/3.5
Min Aperturef/223.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Format—APS-C★
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight1.43 kg0.20 kg★
Filter Thread95 mm55 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeUSM★pulse stepping motor
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance391 mm55 mm★

Pros & Cons

Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm

  • Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

  • Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports