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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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

Sigma
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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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

95 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews

The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.

Pros
  • Exceptional image quality
  • Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
  • Compact internal zoom design
  • Lightweight build
  • Sharp and bright photos
Cons
  • No weather sealing mentioned
  • No manual aperture ring on some mounts
  • Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
  • Expensive for some buyers
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Aperture 7
👍 Build quality 6
👍 Autofocus 4
👍 Value for money 4
🤔 Compatibility 12

Scores

Portrait
Canon
71
Sigma
93
Video Cinema
Canon
55
Sigma
89
Professional
Canon
54
Sigma
89
Budget
Canon
53
Sigma
87
Macro
Canon
48
Sigma
82
Travel
Canon
30
Sigma
81
Street
Canon
53
Sigma
79
Landscape
Canon
27
Sigma
79
Wildlife Sports
Canon
48
Sigma
68

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mmSigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Optics
Typestandard-zoomzoom
Focal Length Min70 mm17 mm
Focal Length Max28 mm40 mm
Elements—17
Groups—11
Aspherical Elements—4★
ED Elements—4★
Coating—Super Multi-Layer Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2f/1.8
Min Aperturef/22f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—11★
Build
MountCanon RFFujifilm X
Format—APS-C★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight1.43 kg0.54 kg★
Filter Thread95 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeUSM★HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance391 mm280 mm★
Max Magnification—1:4.8★

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)

Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Pricing

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

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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.

Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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