Laowa VE928FX
Laowa
77 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
89 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Laowa VE928FX | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 15 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Frog Eye Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 120 mm★ | 239 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:4.2 |
Pros & Cons
Laowa VE928FX
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Pricing
Laowa VE928FX0.140score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.063score per dollar
Laowa VE928FX offers 2.2x better value for money
Laowa VE928FX
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
