Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm
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 B016N 16-300mm
A versatile all-in-one lens praised for travel, macro, and wildlife, though image quality trade-offs are noted. Build quality is solid, autofocus is generally fast, and the compact size reduces the need for multiple lenses. Some users report softness at long ends, chromatic aberration, and occasional focusing issues, but most find the convenience outweighs the drawbacks.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Excellent for travel and hiking
- Good macro capability at all focal lengths
- Solid build quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Softness at 300mm end
- Chromatic aberration (fringing)
- Occasional autofocus hunt or hesitation
- Zoom creep when camera is vertical
- Not tack sharp for pixel peepers
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | multiple layers of coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Piezo Drive |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:2.9★ |
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 B016N 16-300mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.