Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Canon
86 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm

Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm

Sony
76 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

95 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

This lens is highly praised for its sharpness, lightweight design, and versatility, making it an excellent mid-range zoom for travel and low-light photography. Users appreciate its compatibility with Canon R-series cameras and its ability to deliver professional-quality images. The only minor drawback mentioned is the limited zoom range, but reviewers agree it is the most compact and light option available.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Lightweight and compact design
  • Versatile mid-range zoom
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
  • Limited zoom range
  • High price for some users
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Autofocus 2
🤔 Zoom range 2

Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm

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Scores

Macro
Canon
91
Sony
67
Landscape
Canon
79
Sony
90
Video Cinema
Canon
81
Sony
77
Budget
Canon
79
Sony
80
Professional
Canon
76
Sony
80
Travel
Canon
78
Sony
80
Wildlife Sports
Canon
74
Sony
79
Street
Canon
65
Sony
69
Portrait
Canon
52
Sony
52

Specifications

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mmSony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm35 mm
Elements1513
Groups1212
Aspherical Elements25★
ED Elements22
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Fluorine Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg0.35 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMXD Linear Motors★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance239 mm★240 mm
Max Magnification1:4.2★0.19x

Pros & Cons

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (25th percentile)

Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm

Scores 86 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM 28-70mm Better at:

MacroVideo Cinema

Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm Better at:

StreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalWildlife Sports