Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 50mm
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
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 50mm
The Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, lightweight design, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its fast and reliable autofocus, smooth bokeh, and good low-light performance, making it a versatile choice for both photography and video. Some note minor drawbacks like a stiff focus ring or slower autofocus in certain conditions, but overall it is considered a solid, professional-grade lens at an affordable price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and compact design
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Smooth bokeh
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Stiff focus ring
- Autofocus hunts occasionally
- Slow autofocus in some conditions
- Plastic build quality
- Tight fit when mounting on camera
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 451 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:7★ |
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
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 50mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
