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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Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Nikon
96 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

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

This Nikon 18-55mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money, especially as a kit lens. Users highlight its vivid colors and quiet autofocus, though some note the plastic build feels fragile and the barrel can wobble at extended focal lengths. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens that outperforms its modest price point.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Excellent value for money
  • Vivid color reproduction
  • Quiet autofocus
Cons
  • Plastic build feels fragile
  • Barrel wobbles at extended focal lengths
  • No image stabilization
  • Loose tolerances can affect focus
👍 Image quality 6
🤔 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Weight and portability 4
👍 Autofocus performance 3
👎 Image stabilization 2

Scores

Budget
Canon
82
Nikon
93
Professional
Canon
92
Nikon
69
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Nikon
77
Street
Canon
83
Nikon
90
Portrait
Canon
89
Nikon
84
Macro
Canon
70
Nikon
89
Travel
Canon
84
Nikon
82
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Nikon
71
Landscape
Canon
77
Nikon
67

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMNikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm55 mm
Elements147
Groups115
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
MountCanon RFNikon F
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.49 kg0.20 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm55 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★pulse stepping motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm55 mm★
Max Magnification0.24x★—

Pros & Cons

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (86th percentile)86th %ile

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

  • Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

No current pricing available

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm

Scores 96 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

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

PortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreet

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