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

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

Canon
86 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

Nikon
79 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

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Macro
Canon
91
Nikon
63
Travel
Canon
81
Nikon
84
Budget
Canon
75
Nikon
83
Video Cinema
Canon
81
Nikon
78
Landscape
Canon
79
Nikon
73
Professional
Canon
76
Nikon
63
Wildlife Sports
Canon
74
Nikon
76
Street
Canon
65
Nikon
72
Portrait
Canon
52
Nikon
62

Specifications

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mmNikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm50 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm250 mm
Elements1516
Groups1212
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/16
Min Aperturef/2.84.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountCanon RFNikon Z
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.49 kg0.40 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★stepping motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance239 mm★500 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 (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (31st percentile)

Pricing

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

No current pricing available

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

Verdict

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

Scores 86 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.

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

MacroLandscapeProfessionalVideo Cinema

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitWildlife Sports

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