Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
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Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm

Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm

Sigma
46 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

90 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 4
👍 Autofocus performance 3
👍 Weight and portability 6
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Versatility 2
👎 Delivery experience 1

Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
43
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
44
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
58
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
36
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
49
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
37
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
43
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
49
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
41

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma DC 203101 8-16mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm8 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm16 mm
Elements147
Groups11—
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements25★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Multi-Layer Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4.5
Min Aperturef/2.84.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Build
MountCanon RFCanon EF
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg★0.56 kg
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★HSM
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm239 mm★
Max Magnification0.24x★0.12x

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

Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm

  • Strong optical (77th percentile)
  • Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
  • Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average social proof (21st percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
  • Below average macro (35th percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

No current pricing available

Sigma DC 203101 8-16mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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