Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
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
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
The Tamron 18-250mm lens is praised as an excellent all-in-one travel lens offering outstanding sharpness and color for its range, especially when stopped down. Users highlight its lightweight design, near-macro capability, and good value compared to Canon alternatives. However, the lack of image stabilization is a notable drawback, causing blur in low-light or handheld telephoto shots, and some report zoom creep. Overall, it is recommended for amateurs who understand its limitations.
Pros
- Outstanding sharpness when stopped down
- Excellent all-in-one travel lens
- Lightweight and compact design
- Near-macro focusing capability
- Good value for money
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Zoom creep issue
- Vignetting visible in some shots
- Chromatic aberration/fringing
- Softness in corners at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | advanced multi-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon AF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:3.5★ |
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
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.