Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
What Buyers Say
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
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
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS lens is highly praised for its image quality, versatility, and robust build, making it a favorite for both video and still photography. Users appreciate the smooth power zoom, silent operation, and useful aperture ring, though some note the zoom speed is too fast for cinematic work and the lens is quite heavy. The included lens cap is widely criticized as cheap, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Versatile for video and stills
- Smooth power zoom
- Silent operation
- Useful aperture ring
Cons
- Zoom speed too fast for cinematic use
- Heavy and bulky
- Cheap plastic lens cap
- Non-mechanical zoom prevents snap zooms
- No macro function
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 18 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | SSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x★ | 0.15x |
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
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
No current pricing available
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
