Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Canon
87 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-R1635 16-35mm

Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-R1635 16-35mm

Panasonic
73 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

95 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

This lens is highly praised for its sharpness, lightweight design, and versatility, making it an excellent mid-range zoom for travel and low-light photography. Users appreciate its compatibility with Canon R-series cameras and its ability to deliver professional-quality images. The only minor drawback mentioned is the limited zoom range, but reviewers agree it is the most compact and light option available.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Lightweight and compact design
  • Versatile mid-range zoom
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
  • Limited zoom range
  • High price for some users
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Autofocus 2
🤔 Zoom range 2

Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-R1635 16-35mm

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Macro
Canon
91
Panasonic
58
Video Cinema
Canon
82
Panasonic
77
Professional
Canon
77
Panasonic
82
Portrait
Canon
54
Panasonic
80
Landscape
Canon
79
Panasonic
65
Budget
Canon
79
Panasonic
78
Travel
Canon
78
Panasonic
67
Street
Canon
66
Panasonic
77
Wildlife Sports
Canon
74
Panasonic
71

Specifications

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mmPanasonic Lumix S Pro S-R1635 16-35mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm35 mm
Elements1512
Groups129
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)UHR (Ultra-High Refractive Index)
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/4
Min Aperturef/2.8f/4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountCanon RFL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★0.50 kg
Filter Thread67 mm77 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMdouble-magnet linear motor★
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance239 mm★250 mm
Max Magnification1:4.2★0.23x

Pros & Cons

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)

Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-R1635 16-35mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong optical (78th percentile)
  • Strong versatility (75th percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

No current pricing available

Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-R1635 16-35mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm Better at:

MacroTravelLandscapeVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-R1635 16-35mm Better at:

StreetPortraitProfessional

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