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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Sony E SEL18200LE 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 OSS LE

Sony E SEL18200LE 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 OSS LE

Sony
54 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

Sony E SEL18200LE 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 OSS LE

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Sony
49
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Sony
50
Portrait
Canon
88
Sony
41
Travel
Canon
87
Sony
61
Street
Canon
84
Sony
52
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Sony
51
Landscape
Canon
80
Sony
65
Budget
Canon
79
Sony
56
Macro
Canon
70
Sony
52

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMSony E SEL18200LE 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm200 mm
Elements1417
Groups1113
Aspherical Elements24★
ED Elements22
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.822-40★
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFSony E
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg0.45 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★OSS
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm★500 mm
Max Magnification0.24x0.27x★

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

Sony E SEL18200LE 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 OSS LE

  • Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
  • 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 6 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports