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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Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm f/1.8 50mm

Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm f/1.8 50mm

Panasonic
48 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

Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm f/1.8 50mm

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Scores

Professional
Canon
92
Panasonic
62
Video Cinema
Canon
90
Panasonic
55
Portrait
Canon
88
Panasonic
76
Travel
Canon
87
Panasonic
41
Street
Canon
84
Panasonic
65
Wildlife Sports
Canon
82
Panasonic
52
Landscape
Canon
80
Panasonic
43
Budget
Canon
79
Panasonic
41
Macro
Canon
70
Panasonic
35

Specifications

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STMPanasonic LUMIX S 50mm f/1.8 50mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min28 mm50 mm
Focal Length Max70 mm50 mm
Elements149
Groups118
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements2★1
CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Constant✓★—
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon RFL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.49 kg0.30 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★—
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 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 user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile

Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm f/1.8 50mm

  • Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average social proof (27th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (35th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports