Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
88 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN

Sigma Art 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN

Sigma
62 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 Art 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
65
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
57
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
58
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
54
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
55
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
50
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
64
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
60
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
68

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma Art 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm45 mm
Elements1418
Groups1115
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements25★
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Nano Porous & Super Multilayer Coatings
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/16
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—11★
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg★0.96 kg
Filter Thread67 mm82 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★300 mm
Max Magnification0.24x1:4★

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 Art 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN

  • Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong macro (69th percentile)
  • Strong versatility (67th percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

No current pricing available

Sigma Art 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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