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 EX DC OS HSM 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Sigma EX DC OS HSM 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Sigma
58 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 EX DC OS HSM 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sigma
56
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sigma
59
Portrait
Canon
88
Sigma
43
Travel
Canon
87
Sigma
54
Street
Canon
84
Sigma
49
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sigma
51
Landscape
Canon
80
Sigma
64
Budget
Canon
79
Sigma
58
Macro
Canon
70
Sigma
58

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSigma EX DC OS HSM 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm17 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm50 mm
Elements1417
Groups1113
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements22
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super multi-layer coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFCanon EF
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.49 kg★0.56 kg
Filter Thread67 mm77 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★HSM
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★280 mm
Max Magnification0.24x★0.2x

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 EX DC OS HSM 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

  • Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports