Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
vs
Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm
Sony
66 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Carl Zeiss T Anti-Reflective Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 239 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2★ | 0.23x |
Pros & Cons
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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Sony Vario-Tessar SEL1670Z 16-70mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.